as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
a human rights group that works tirelessly for the freeing of political prisoners all over the world
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as in liberating
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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2
as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clearing
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieving
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saving
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freeing
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
On the cleaning front, waiter robots will assist staff in their daily tasks freeing them up to focus on more complex tasks.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This decision also sets a dangerous precedent, freeing future presidents to act above the law when using their official powers.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025
The technology will take many repetitive tasks out of the hands of property staff and management, freeing up their time for more personalized resident services.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 150 Russian soldiers were released as part of the prisoner exchange with each side freeing an equal number of captives.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But a new trade proposal posted on the Fireside Yankees podcast's X (formerly Twitter) feed calls on the Yankees to address that issue while also freeing themselves from a burdensome contract.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, leaders can use AI to simulate scenarios or draft content, freeing time for higher-order thinking.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What’s striking is how his ideas about American tech supremacy — freeing innovators from regulation and government intervention, among them — align with the firm’s mission.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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These systems include modules that automatically navigate drones through jamming-intensive environments, freeing pilots to focus on targeting.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
On the cleaning front, waiter robots will assist staff in their daily tasks freeing them up to focus on more complex tasks.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This decision also sets a dangerous precedent, freeing future presidents to act above the law when using their official powers.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025
The technology will take many repetitive tasks out of the hands of property staff and management, freeing up their time for more personalized resident services.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 150 Russian soldiers were released as part of the prisoner exchange with each side freeing an equal number of captives.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But a new trade proposal posted on the Fireside Yankees podcast's X (formerly Twitter) feed calls on the Yankees to address that issue while also freeing themselves from a burdensome contract.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, leaders can use AI to simulate scenarios or draft content, freeing time for higher-order thinking.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What’s striking is how his ideas about American tech supremacy — freeing innovators from regulation and government intervention, among them — align with the firm’s mission.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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After emancipation and Reconstruction, which brought the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments — abolishing slavery, granting citizenship, and extending voting rights to Black men — a backlash emerged in Jim Crow laws.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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Soon, an even larger emancipation was taking place along the Mississippi River.—
Scott Spillman,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
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The nostalgic cruise, like all Princess Cruises, uses the company’s state of the art Medallion Class technology to make identification, service, and opening one’s cabin a simple and transparent process.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Joe Choate, a former banker and experienced weekend sailor, smashed headfirst into a handrail, opening a bloody gash down his forehead.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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It is set to world premiere in the 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival in the Panorama Dokumente lineup on Tuesday, Feb. 18, shortly after the recent 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Last week, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau — also known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day — 60-some Ohio State University students, armed with bullhorns, posters, and winter jackets, encircled the Schottenstein Chabad House, OSU’s Jewish Student Center.—
Kayla Bartsch,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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On one side, employees are disengaging without leaving—doing just enough to meet expectations but withholding full commitment.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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And that is the sense that supporters are not just selling their match tickets, but are emotionally disengaging from this particular campaign.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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