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
Each point is worth one cent toward a Nordstrom Note, so 1,000 points can be redeemed for a $10 Nordstrom Note. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 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 Simpson redeemed himself early Simpson was a pedestrian 23-of-43 for 254 yards in the opener against Florida State. The Athletic Cfb Staff, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025 But he’s not redeemed in the eyes of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Bloodsport (Idris Elba) and Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior). Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025 The latter means that every token can, at minimum, be redeemed for one kilogram of nutrient-rich potting soil. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025 The offer can be redeemed in-store, through pickup, or with delivery at participating locations. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025 It can be redeemed a total of two times and can be used for both online and in-store purchases. Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeemed
Verb
  • This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • City next play Chelsea in January, when Gallagher and Madonna will no doubt debate whether Raheem Sterling fulfilled his career potential over a half-time pint.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • More than anything, even amid the silliness and absurdities of the medical emergencies, the show’s feel-good moments, which involve people being saved and others working together, depict a deep humanity.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Over the years, our technology saved thousands of babies.
    Jane Marie Chen, Time, 10 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
  • However, experts say that a debt management plan generally has a less negative impact on your credit score, as your debt is repaid in full.
    Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Other funds will come from MTA debt sales repaid with revenue from a congestion pricing toll that charges motorists to drive on Manhattan’s busiest streets.
    Gregory Korte, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The seaside site in Gloucester satisfied all these criteria.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Stein provided one that satisfied her ambitions and perhaps mitigated a sense of mediocrity.
    Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 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
  • Sane and Asuka reclaimed the advantage for a few moments.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Mission Hills reclaimed the lead when Huhn hit Ryan MacKenzie with a 76-yard strike down the home sideline.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Are the rights holders of the shows now being carried on additional platforms being compensated?
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Those pressure points have only amplified the calls from within the GOP conference for Johnson to reconvene the chamber, if only to move legislation to ensure the troops are compensated.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Redeemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeemed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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