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as in fulfills
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 rehabilitates
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 compensates
to make up for (an offense)
quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology
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Recent Examples of redeems
When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.
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Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next.
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Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.
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New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.
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Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.
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Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
In many ways, an athlete who redeems herself is far more relatable than one who simply dominates her sport from one Olympic cycle to the next.
—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.
—
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.
—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.
—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeems
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Decentralizing from the business frees you to focus on what fulfills your personal purpose, while making your business more attractive to buyers.
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Likewise, Svelta considers that the research process fulfills an important function.
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That saves you the guessing game.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Chester Leonard rehabilitates wounded bald eagles and other large raptors at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke.
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.
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The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
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However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
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By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
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One of the properties is owned by Kim Thomas and her husband, who run a private foundation that rescues horses, and the other is owned by the Stinchcombs family.
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After a handsome pediatrician named Steve (McConaughey) rescues Mary from oncoming traffic, the pair hit it off over the course of one impossibly romantic evening— only for Mary to discover that Steve is actually Fran's fiancé.
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Once the buildings are complete, the homebuilder repays the loan with interest, and the state can recycle the funds to support more housing projects without additional public investment.
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The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.
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Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.
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The fact is the Original 13 state keeps some paperwork under lock and key for 100 years to everyone except the participants.
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