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 That's a useful feature for your miles because, unlike with other programs, redeeming LifeMiles doesn't extend the expiration date. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 June 2026 All three have redeeming qualities beyond their offense, but injecting more skill into the bottom-six should be a priority for a team that ranked 30th in five-on-five scoring this season. Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 Another investor may like the long-term outlook and still have to sell because clients are redeeming money. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Any available upgrade seats are first offered to passengers who opt to upgrade using dollars, then to those redeeming frequent flyer miles, and finally, complimentary upgrades will be offered to elite status members. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Also, with characters like that, there has to be some redeeming factor to them. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026 That's not to say there's nothing worth redeeming in this version of the story of a criminal stalking and terrorizing the lawyer who once defended him. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 June 2026 While a majority of those redeeming tickets did show up, a significant number didn’t. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 There are some redeeming elements like the crumble, but go for the brownie. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • What fewer people appreciate is that friendship does, too, and the return on that investment may be just as consequential for a fulfilling retirement.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Whatever the mission type, the winning team is determined by total score, which includes both fulfilling the mission objective and shooting down enemies.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Lift the pasta out of the water with tongs or a slotted spoon (depending on the shape), or drain it in a colander — but not before saving some of that precious pasta water — and transfer it directly into the pot with the condimento.
    Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Organizations like the Charlotte Museum of History have argued for saving the original building.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Thirty minutes before the interview, general manager Joe Cronin informed Nori that Lillard, the star who will be returning to the team after missing last season rehabilitating his torn left Achilles, would be sitting in on the interview.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The public is warming up to nuclear, too – after decades of staunch opposition, a 2024 survey commissioned by the Energy Department found that more than 70% of Filipinos trust nuclear power as a reliable source of electricity, and many support rehabilitating the BNPP.
    Lorela U. Sandoval, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • For decades, the system has demanded toughness in exactly the wrong places, tolerating dysfunctional technology, absorbing endless documentation, and compensating for broken workflows.
    Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 2026
  • The most obvious concession is compensating Cubans and Americans whose assets were confiscated during the revolution.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Paxton even distinctly remembers the duo satisfying a Big Mac craving after watching Supersize Me together.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Installing peel-and-stick wallpaper is an excellent starter DIY that feels satisfying and packs a punch.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Other groups are paddling to pick-up points for evacuation while some outfitters are rescuing paddlers with towboats.
    Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • The trailer then cuts to Branagh’s Nikolai rescuing his new American friend and beating up a group of men in a restaurant.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Thus, simply repaying the trust fund and deporting the immigrants would restore Social Security to permanent solvency.
    Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • Borrowers who are currently repaying loans won’t see any immediate changes.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Investors will be keeping a close watch on the listing of SBI Fund Management next week, as strong post IPO gains would increase appetite for new issues.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Some executives are even traveling with armed guards, while others have taken to keeping a lower public profile.
    Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 16 July 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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