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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season
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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 rehabilitating
to make better in behavior or character
the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children
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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
Also, with characters like that, there has to be some redeeming factor to them.
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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.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
While a majority of those redeeming tickets did show up, a significant number didn’t.
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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
See All Example Sentences for redeeming
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
See All Example Sentences for redeeming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
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The daughter of Back to the Future star Lea Thompson and Pretty in Pink director Howard Deutch, the actress is fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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This pioneering model, established by Frist before his Senate career, has now achieved its aspirational goal of national leadership, fulfilling Shumway's grand vision.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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The sheriff's office says that deputies and workers extricated the man and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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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.
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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.
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The onset is gradual enough to mask how serious it’s become, and family members often start compensating long before the person recognizes there’s a problem.
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Then capital accelerates growth rather than compensating for strategic uncertainty.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
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While removing the screen and battery means some embodied carbon is still wasted, rescuing the board still represents a massive win for circularity.
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International teams have continued to flood into the country in recent days to boost the search efforts, with the critical 72-hour window for rescuing people still trapped beneath the rubble having passed.
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Borrowers who are currently repaying loans won’t see any immediate changes.
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Their money had gone into a cozy Craftsman house in Menlo Park, and repaying medical-school debt and the salary for their nanny ate up the majority of Greenwald’s take-home pay.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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