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redeemed

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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
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 Despised by all and facing an HR complaint from Nurse Liz (Conni Miu) over the coverup, Richard redeemed himself when he became infected by a deadly virus in the finale which subsequently struck Amy and Liz, among others. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 The points can be redeemed for future Freddy's orders via drive-thru, in-restaurant, pickup or delivery. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 The credit will be issued later in the month and can be redeemed for a limited time. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 The novel setup invited any number of issues that might have ruined the whole thing, but the experience was somehow redeemed and made special by its foundational reverence for the holy light of cinema. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026 Conforto redeemed himself with a leadoff walk in the eighth. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 These tickets must be redeemed at one of the nine Florida Lottery offices around the state. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 The Bruins avenged their only loss of the season and redeemed themselves after last season’s lopsided Final Four loss to Connecticut. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeemed
Verb
  • Cronin takes considerable time setting up elements that are never fulfilled, including, most notably, the involvement of an archaeology professor (Mark Mitchinson) who is able to offer pertinent insight only to never be seen from again.
    Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But multiple sources said those talks repeatedly stalled over demands that Hamas agree to disarm before Israel has fulfilled its phase one commitments.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • Watkins said the teen had saved money from working at McDonald's and bought the car from someone in the neighborhood, unaware it had been reported stolen.
    Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • RapidSOS provided Manchester Dispatch with high-accuracy GPS coordinates that put rescuers within feet of the victim in subzero conditions, enabling a grueling multi-agency carry-down operation that saved the hiker’s life.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.
    Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Though considered a gamble by the Obama Administration, Tesla famously repaid the debt in May 2013 – nine years early – with $12 million in interest.
    John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The state will issue a bond for the construction of the stadium, which will be repaid through Hammond’s 12% admissions tax, once the city’s common council passes it, and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district, Huston said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Freyre said he's been dreaming of a liberated Cuba since almost immediately after Castro took over.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The movie includes footage of real historical tragedies — harrowing video from liberated concentration camps — along with contemporaneous ones, like the crash of PSA Flight 182, which happened less than two months before Faces of Death was released.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.
    Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After a nearby hospital is hacked and ransomed, the higher-ups decide to defend its system by shutting it down, which means business must be conducted in the old-fashioned, paper-and-clipboards way.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Her cousins and aunt were ransomed and released in Lebanon; Caroline was taken separately, chosen by an ISIS emir, and has never been found.
    Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Walsh sat through six consecutive DNP-CDs after Tatum’s return but recently reclaimed a spot in Mazzulla’s rotation.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Iger reclaimed the Disney CEO role in late 2022, about two years after his initial departure.
    Lillian Rizzo,Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Redeemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeemed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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