redeemed 1 of 2

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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redeemed

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adjective

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Recent Examples of redeemed
Adjective
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 Loyalty points can be redeemed for discounts and rewards. Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025 That is, until Carol is sucked off to the pearly white gates above instead, having redeemed herself enough in death to make up for her sins in life. Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Your OnePay Points can be redeemed in the OnePay app for a statement credit or cash back into your OnePay Cash account. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value. Time, 29 Sep. 2025 The offer can be redeemed through the Pilot app at all participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeemed
Verb
  • 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
  • The television component will follow after Sheridan’s contractual obligations to Paramount are fulfilled in 2028.
    William Earl, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Recently, Overbey saved money stocking up on organic chocolate bars and sparkling waters while shopping on an overstock site.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Later in the first round Baltimore drafted Lamar Jackson, the sort of generational talent who very likely would have saved Grier’s job.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The judge stressed that the defendants should be rehabilitated rather than punished for their crime.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Select members were recruited as handlers for Daedone’s wealthy boyfriend, whose massive loans to the company were apparently repaid on an installment plan of blow jobs.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The loan fund is repaid, replenished, and then reused for the next project.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Negotiations between the Nuggets, Braun, and Duffy intensified over the weekend, culminating in an agreement that satisfied both sides.
    Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
  • Haynes has been the lead back for most of the season and reclaimed that role Saturday.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The Kings staged an 11-2 run to take a 101-97 lead on a 3-pointer by Sabonis, but the Lakers quickly reclaimed the lead following back-to-back 3-pointers by Reaves.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By contrast, in states like Nevada, where more than 1,000 nuclear tests conducted in the 1950s and '60s exposed civilians to radiation, individuals have been compensated with up to $100,000.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Now, Kalloway and other landowners along the trail who lost sections of their properties when the railroad was converted will be opted into a class action lawsuit to be compensated for their land.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025

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