redeeming

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 Perks include redeeming points for free nights, daily breakfast, and pre-arrival upgrades. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 When redeeming the free cone at any Graeter's location, customers can make a donation directly to The Cure Starts Now. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025 What Happens Next The carriers said Condor would move into the new Terminal 6 at JFK next year, positioning it adjacent to JetBlue's Terminal 5, and TrueBlue members could immediately begin earning and redeeming points on Condor flights via JetBlue's website and app. Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Palestinian militancy is not redeeming. Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redeeming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
Verb
  • But Yu said the e-tail giant isn’t concerned about fulfilling orders from other platforms.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The ability to guide people in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond is, for me, the most intimate and fulfilling part of medicine.
    Tami S. Rowen, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The machine has a sleek, space-saving design, with a water tank positioned behind the unit.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Musgrove could be rewarded for his hard work rehabilitating his right elbow by securing a spot in the Padres’ bullpen in the postseason.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.
    Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.
    Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The finish is long, oaky, and fruit-laced leaving behind notes of spice, sweetness, and the satisfying heat of a stronger pour.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Commanders say each mission, whether delivering ammunition or rescuing an animal, contributes to refining tactics for larger-scale use in the future.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The eventis sponsored by Frosty Faces, dedicated to rescuing senior animals otherwise facing euthanasia in the shelter system.
    Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • The school will have the option of repaying $18 million of the bonds in 2030 with fundraising receipts.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The illusion of Jake’s seemingly idyllic life is shattered by the return of his chaotic older brother Vince (Jason Bateman), who had fled the state years earlier to avoid repaying a hefty debt to menacing mobster Joe Mancuso (Troy Kotsur).
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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