atoned

verb

past tense of atone
as in apologized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned
  1. apologized
  2. confessed
  3. excused
  4. whitewashed
  5. justified
  6. deodorized
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  • Kothari subsequently apologized, calling his language inappropriate and insensitive.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Pham took the stand during trial and apologized to Collins’ family.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of apologized
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  • Heartstopper alum Locke confessed to THR that his first read of the script was emotional.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Wagner added that even if Yust’s attorneys had made mistakes, there was no reasonable probability the outcome would have been different, citing strong evidence that included testimony that Yust had confessed to both killings.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of confessed
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  • These departures would have probably been excused had the show captured the imagination of the audience.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Senior quarterback Dante Moore was nowhere to be found during media availability following the Ducks' loss on the road, which was noticed by every reporter in the room, but according to head coach Dan Lanning, his absence was excused.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excused
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  • Polished stone-tile floors, whitewashed walls, and spacious bathrooms are common elements of all the rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The one-bedroom space is minimal, deliberately quiet, and whitewashed.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of whitewashed
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  • The combo of Cruise and Iñárritu justified a $125M production greenligiht.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But the underlying frustrations with these engines were entirely justified by what unfolded in Malaysia.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of justified
Verb
  • Baking soda works well against grease spots on the stovetop and can help keep your garbage disposals clear and deodorized.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.
    — Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of deodorized
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“Atoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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