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verb

past tense of redeem
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as in saved
to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists

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as in pardoned
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

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as in rehabilitated
to make better in behavior or character the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children

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as in repaid
to make up for (an offense) quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

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Recent Examples of redeemed
Verb
The deal can be redeemed when ordering through the restaurant kiosk, the Shake website, or the Shake Shack mobile app, with the code CHICKENSUNDAY. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Tickets sold at the gate are $3, which can be redeemed for a $3 concession item during the game. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 The offer can be redeemed nationwide at any Instacart store that accepts SNAP payments. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 FoodShare benefits are redeemed using a QUEST card, which is a debit card. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025 After one voucher is redeemed, the remaining four cannot be used. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Varsho redeemed himself in the fourth. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Trick or treat coupons can be bought at most retail locations around the zoo and can be redeemed at treat stations throughout the park. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeemed
Verb
  • Trier’s paternal grandfather, Ernst, was a talented painter of modernist landscapes who never quite fulfilled his early promise.
    Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • White’s promotion also left an open spot on the practice squad — one fulfilled by defensive tackle and 2024 Panthers draft pick Jaden Crumedy.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • Had the vaccine reached the elder sooner, perhaps more of the Juma people’s history would have been saved.
    Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Go to Settings > General > Local Capture to choose where your recordings are saved or to enable audio-only recording.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The albatross was rehabilitated and released back to the wild in a neighboring area in October, officials said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
  • With its sadistic violence, taboo sexuality, and grim depiction of postwar London, Peeping Tom was a flop that essentially ended the illustrious career of director Michael Powell, falling into obscurity until Martin Scorsese rescued it and rehabilitated its reputation with a 1979 rerelease.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And despite your pessimism, over 97% of the metro district bonds issued from 2000-2008 (an appropriate time frame to evaluate performance) have been repaid in full despite the Global Financial Crisis that rocked credit and housing markets worldwide shortly thereafter.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Reimbursements for moving costs are paused for many during the shutdown, while not all expenses are being repaid.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Millions remain far from liberated from economic pressure, and few of us feel burdened by an excess of free time.
    Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Translation: this is cosmic support for becoming a more expansive, liberated version of you — one who knows their worth and isn’t afraid to explore new horizons.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
  • None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps she had been struck over the head and wrapped in fabric and thrown in a crate, to be ransomed.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
  • By sending the defending champion Dodgers to just their third loss in 14 games this postseason, the Blue Jays reclaimed home-field advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre.
    Staff report, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025

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