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as in to fulfill
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 to rehabilitate
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 to compensate
to make up for (an offense)
quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology
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Recent Examples of redeem
Trick or treat coupons can be bought at most retail locations around the zoo and can be redeemed at treat stations throughout the park.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
In the finale, Grasso gets a chance to redeem himself, betraying the Dark Hearts and racing into the woods to rescue Maeve, a young woman being targeted by the biker gang, all while bleeding from a bullet wound of his own.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
In the finale, Grasso gets a chance to redeem himself, betraying the Dark Hearts and racing into the woods to rescue Maeve, a young woman being targeted by the biker gang, all while bleeding from a bullet wound of his own.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeem
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Each formation has its own strengths and weaknesses, and can vary significantly depending on the roles a manager is asking their players to fulfil.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are fulfilling a commitment that was originally scheduled during Charles' visit to Rome in April.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Judging by his big grin, though, the best topic was saved till last when asked to describe Estevao’s display.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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By benching Wilson, Denver made sure that he couldn’t get injured and was consequently able to save money on his release.—
Frank Nunns OConnell,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Putin created the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives four years later, which finances exhibitions, festivals, and art that rehabilitate Moscow’s image both at home and abroad.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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Some figures within the music industry have already spoken out about how AI giants are failing to compensate creators properly, with music legend Paul McCartney urging governments to legislate to ensure human musicians get their due.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Oct. 2025
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Officials aim to compensate for California's narrowing refining footprint.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps she had been struck over the head and wrapped in fabric and thrown in a crate, to be ransomed.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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What happened to the enslaved individuals or the Archbishop of Goa isn’t clear, though the viceroy was ransomed for $2,000.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Following a victory over Pat McAfee at Backlash, Gunther refocused his efforts on reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since its release, the musician is yet to reclaim the same level of attention in the United States.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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City officials warn that shutting down the streetcar could require repaying $48 million in federal funds and jeopardize future transit funding.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Before, insurers had to repay only 30 percent of coverage up to $250,000.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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What results, though, is a tonally erratic chore that might not satisfy either party.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Redeem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeem. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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