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
  • The brand's Hydro Rush line (launched in 2023) gets lots of love from natural hair influencers for fulfilling their hair’s hydration needs without weighing it down.
    Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Music has a unique ability to bring people together, and knowing this concert can have a meaningful impact beyond the stage is incredibly fulfilling.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Parton invested time and money in causes that were important to her, including funding college tuition and saving bald eagles.
    Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Guests can check the availability of washing machines and the public bath right from the TV in each room, saving a trip downstairs or a call to the front desk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Several countries in Europe have set models for rehabilitating a democracy with fair and judicial retribution against former officials deemed accountable for wrongdoing.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After rehabilitating from a major knee injury in 2022, Poulter reclaimed her starting role in 2024.
    Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • After compensating them for opening the accounts, Christian reportedly collected their personal identification information and ATM card numbers.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Many had spent years compensating for symptoms through work, achievement, perfectionism, substances, or sheer force of will.
    Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Before sending any money, make sure the document specifies the total settlement amount, when each payment is due and that satisfying those terms will resolve the remaining balance as agreed.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, Capcom is emphasizing satisfying swordplay and a more traditional action-adventure structure.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Israel has been training and deploying its own dogs for military combat while simultaneously rescuing dogs from the Gaza Strip in humanitarian missions and finding them new Israeli homes.
    Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Firefighters did not say if anyone needed rescuing from their vehicles.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Russia reportedly sent drones to Iran this year, repaying Tehran’s favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This was Stones’ way of repaying the supporters and ingratiating himself with his new public.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The approach could provide a more repeatable way to adapt navigation systems across different robots and environments, while keeping human oversight for important development and safety decisions.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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