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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Recent Examples of redeeming Other gamers are fuming that Microsoft has also changed its policies to block users from redeeming Reward points to pay for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The efforts of the Maywood supporters continued after the war, recognizing the surviving members of the full 192nd Battalion and redeeming the honor of its POWs. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 There were redeeming factors, though. Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 Its trip-planning aspects overlap somewhat with those of this new main MTA app, but TrainTime is largely geared toward buying and redeeming tickets and will continue to be so for a while. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redeeming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • In practice, e-commerce sellers are often overwhelmed with the day-to-day of managing inventory and promotions, fulfilling orders and making sure their accounts are in order.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds – their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
    Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • This means your luggage can actually last a lifetime—saving you big bucks in the long run.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Ninety-eight percent of the rain that falls can be captured, ultimately saving more than 1 million gallons of water a year and reducing building water use by about 89%.
    Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The construction is part of Caltrans’ $280 million Yolo 80 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes adding bus and carpool lanes, improving pedestrian crossings, upgrading guardrails and barriers, replacing overhead signs, installing fiber-optic cable and rehabilitating ramps.
    Velvet Wu May 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • Right tackle Austin Jackson, who also didn’t participate in OTAs last week, is rehabilitating from offseason foot surgery, Hafley said.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • For now, the blue-collar gains are compensating for the bleeding in entry-level hiring.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
  • Where are employees compensating at personal cost to keep work moving?
    Bill Howatt, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • On busy mornings these foods are quick, satisfying ways to start your family's day.
    Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Hair may be precious, but there’s no reason to treat the profession more harshly than those rescuing us in ambulances.
    Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Ruff Start Rescue is wrapping up its 2026 Local Love campaign, ending Sunday, with a goal of rescuing 100 animals from local impounds and shelters.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • This represents a nation’s borrowing versus the growth of its economy, and therefore the risk levels attached to servicing and repaying the debt.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • The Administration has started repaying more than a hundred and fifty billion dollars to companies.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.
    Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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