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 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 Better yet, redeeming the full $100 Chase Travel hotel credit can offset the card's $95 annual fee on its own. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • But presiding over his daughter’s outdoor wedding helped, fulfilling another psalm’s promise.
    Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • This strategy empowers community banks with advanced AI, fulfilling Jack Henry's mission for their success.
    Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Similar models exist in other countries and are seen as important to accelerating breakthroughs and administering life-saving treatments especially for rare diseases, where there is little commercial incentive for research.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Garcia credited the first responding officer with saving their lives.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 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
  • Moscow can keep paying for the war by forcing businesses to absorb the cost of drone attacks rather than spending on better drone defenses or compensating damaged firms.
    Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
  • These patterns show where personal commitment is compensating for organizational weaknesses.
    Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Dessert is a simple but satisfying vanilla or chocolate soft serve (or a swirl).
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • It couldn't be determined whether the firm was satisfying its margin calls through the sales.
    David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • But a worrying number of young people have also needed rescuing from mountainous regions.
    Lea Tran, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • This looks like when a caregiver helps a child name their feelings without rescuing them from every challenge.
    Dana Suskind, MD, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Liverpool desperately need striker Alexander Isak to stay fit and start repaying last summer’s £125million fee.
    Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The commission alleges Cloth and his company raised more than $500 million from investors for various film and television projects, and then diverted $70 million of the funds to other uses, like repaying earlier investors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • In addition, Begnaud spent a number of years creating charcuterie boards for friends and family while keeping notes about how to turn these creations into a business someday.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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

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