atoning

present participle of atone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoning
Verb
  • The mic operator can be heard apologizing after bumping the president.
    Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His body is fighting the guy, but his face is apologizing.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Reminds [me] also of the aggressors' narratives for justifying many other military interventions, occupations, and annexations in world history.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, proponents assert that a deep and competitive conference naturally improves the quality of its member teams, thereby justifying this approach.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Atoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoning. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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