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
  • And renting an empty office with nothing more to do than read the newspaper every day is rarely fulfilling.
    Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • But don’t sit at home, doing random tasks for empty nonprofits, believing in the ruse of fulfilling the necessary 200 volunteer hours to get into college.
    Anya Joseph, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
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  • The state’s border protection stations, dog teams and high risk pest exclusion programs show long-term success, preventing invasive insects from entering and establishing in California, while saving the state hundreds of millions of dollars.
    Lizzie Kane July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Many credit Latvala for saving the Republicans from oblivion by providing party leaders the data tools, expertise and technology needed to overthrow Democrats and launch a reign of dominance that continues today.
    Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 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
  • Part of what draws readers to particular genre books, whether on Amazon or at airport kiosks, is the fealty to hyper-specific tropes and reliable plot patterns, the predictable and satisfying arcs of its heroines and heroes.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • Tapert admitted that such moves, while ultimately satisfying, also come with a bit of trepidation.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The crew took part in rescuing a 47-year-old man who was pulled out of the rubble eight days after the quakes hit, lifting the spirits and morale of rescuers who up until then were primarily uncovering human remains.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department Marine Unit and FMBA Local 58/258, chapters of a firefighting union, also assisted in rescuing the firefighters from the channel.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 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
  • Regents overruled a faculty task force, which had found the tests to be predictive of college success across demographics and recommended keeping them.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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