redeeming

Definition of redeemingnext
present participle of redeem
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as in saving
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 delivering
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 compensating
to make up for (an offense) quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of redeeming Besides the fact that cereal is good, there aren’t really any redeeming qualities. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 The only redeeming aspect of the show happens here, on a ski slope, when their youngest daughter Valentina, who was born with Down syndrome, is treated to a lesson via an adaptive ski school. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The future customer relationship may include wagering on a game, traveling to see it, redeeming points for a hotel and using additional rewards to access tickets or entertainment. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Buying or redeeming mutual fund shares generally doesn’t change the NAV per share, because new money comes with new shares, while redemptions remove shares from the fund. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 Because investors can sell their shares to other investors rather than redeeming directly from the funds, the vehicles can generally retain their capital and investments. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 One of the industry’s few redeeming qualities is its theoretical job creation. — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026 Upon her arrest, Lockhart reportedly admitted to stealing the winning ticket and redeeming it at the Florida Lottery’s Miami District Office, the release said. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Lockhart was arrested on July 23 and later admitted to stealing the ticket and redeeming it, according to the Florida Lottery. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • Others can involve providing financial stability for a child who has pursued a meaningful and fulfilling career that does not pay very much, or assisting younger family members with a down payment in a tight housing market.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Charlie, Erika was well on her way to fulfilling this fantasy.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Two people Perry met in recovery and rehab spoke for the film as well, including Evelyn Sallinger and Tim Harrington, who became Perry’s roommate for a time in the early 2000s and credits the actor with saving his life.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That was in part to force the fathers to pay child maintenance, thus saving taxpayers’ money, but also supposedly to save the souls of both parents.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If approved, the money would go towards building, rehabilitating and purchasing more affordable homes.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Now, the emerging understanding that transposons are intimately interwoven within the regulatory workings of the host genome is rehabilitating their reputation as critical sources of evolutionary innovation.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • But increasingly, given the cost of not only managing grizzlies but compensating ranchers for livestock loss, the discussion has turned to budgets.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Schools are directly compensating athletes under the post-House settlement model, third-party NIL remains an important source of income, and athletes routinely make career decisions involving millions of dollars.
    — Chris Corr, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • By the time the figure is agreed, the choice between rescuing the supplier and re-sourcing the parts has already been made.
    — Jochen Schwenk, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • As this revolution unfolds, the debris-clearing, satellite-rescuing capabilities of RPOs could ensure the sky doesn’t fall, keeping the orbital environment safe and accessible for all.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After Newsom’s parents filed for divorce in 1971, Newsom was unofficially adopted by Gordon, repaying the favor the Newsoms had extended decades earlier.
    — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The state is currently repaying more than $71 billion in general obligation bonds.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Doing so would entail repairing cracks that admit water, maintaining the foundations of each section, applying a sealant to slow the weathering process, and keeping the encroachment of vegetation in check.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Brands are making more on paper and keeping less in the bank, squeezed from every side by rising ad costs, tariffs and overhead.
    — David Born, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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