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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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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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Ecuador has shot more goals, and met opposition from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, credited with 3 saves so far.
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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 software continuously compensates for momentum, helping maintain accurate positioning during movement, according to its website.
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There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.
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Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
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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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Drone boat rescues chopper pilots in Iran war.
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The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.
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Estée Lauder's Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation offers buildable coverage in a velvet-soft formula that blurs the look of pores, keeps shine in check, and never feels cakey.
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Dry, chapped lips aren’t just an issue in the winter, so this leave-on lip mask is a nourishing treatment that keeps your lips soft and supple year-round.
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