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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
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.
—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
A lot is happening, but the episode redeems itself with the announcement that Monica and Chandler are going to be parents — one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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
Anyone who redeems this DraftKings promo will have a head-start going into Week 1 of the college football season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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
A lot is happening, but the episode redeems itself with the announcement that Monica and Chandler are going to be parents — one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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
Anyone who redeems this DraftKings promo will have a head-start going into Week 1 of the college football season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeems
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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In total, the Ventana Wildlife Society — a group that traps, breeds and rehabilitates the vultures for release into the wild — has tracked 30 different condors that took multiple trips to parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties sometime in the past two years.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The tip compensates that labor directly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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When energy expenditure increases, the body often compensates by stimulating hunger.—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Claire rescues Jamie from the clutches of Black Jack at Wentworth Prison.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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But just as Montana’s arms are about to be sawed off, his machine-gunning partner bursts in and rescues him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city repays the bondholders over time, plus interest, using property taxes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some commissioners say the sheriff's office keeps overspending.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the home is designed around an open main living space that keeps sightlines toward the water and bridge.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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