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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • Fast-forward three years and Suzuki is on the verge of fulfilling that ambition at Villa, after starring for his country at this summer’s World Cup.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • By extension, responding from this awareness may even help survivors understand their own reactions and experiences, which may ultimately aid their healing and ability to lead fulfilling lives.
    Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The narrow, 50-mile artificial waterway cuts through the Central American country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and saving time and fuel along the shorter transit route.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There, emergency personnel performed life-saving measures on 20-year-old Benjamin Speidel, the release said.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • After rehabilitating from a major knee injury in 2022, Poulter reclaimed her starting role in 2024.
    Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In its release, the Illinois high court noted Evans’ work establishing the county’s restorative justice courts, which handle some low-level cases outside the traditional courtroom in the hopes of rehabilitating defendants.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Each is compensating, in its own way, for advertising channels the cannabis industry still can't use, and for trust that, in a young and still-stigmatized market, has to be built face to face.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank.
    Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And there is something satisfying in tracking clues and decoding references.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Blakeman also said first responders were rescuing people from vehicles trapped in the floodwaters.
    Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities said their immediate focus was on rescuing anyone still trapped inside and investigating the cause of the fire, which was not immediately known.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two lenders can quote the same number and still hand you different terms for repaying the loan.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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  • Hairstylist Justine Marjan also suggests keeping curly-coily hair slightly wet with water to help with detangling and pulling it back with a wide-tooth comb.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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