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as in liberates
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 opens
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 clears
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 relieves
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 saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
This novel approach frees up internal space, allowing for a higher concentration of active cathode materials — nickel, cobalt, and aluminum — within the same battery volume.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Done this way, AI frees people up for higher-value work and elevates both the renter and employee experience.
—Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As more potential home buyers enter the market, that frees up more inventory, Hummel added.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Advocates say Guard support frees federal agents to focus on core enforcement tasks.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
This frees Fed officials to make unpopular but necessary choices — like spiking interest rates to fight inflation.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There have also been large protests in Israel demanding a ceasefire that frees hostages held by Hamas.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Done this way, AI frees people up for higher-value work and elevates both the renter and employee experience.
—Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As more potential home buyers enter the market, that frees up more inventory, Hummel added.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Advocates say Guard support frees federal agents to focus on core enforcement tasks.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
This frees Fed officials to make unpopular but necessary choices — like spiking interest rates to fight inflation.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There have also been large protests in Israel demanding a ceasefire that frees hostages held by Hamas.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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The Prize is technically a financial award, not a grant, which liberates recipients to dream, pause, pivot, or scale on their own terms.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This liberates the show from the crime-investigation-arrest plot arc typical of this genre without robbing it of suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each recommendation appears directly within the chat, and tapping a selection instantly opens the Spotify app for seamless listening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit opens a new front in the legal battles the White House is waging against state and local officials, coming just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of the guard to Portland, Oregon.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milan City Council passed a vote approving the sale of San Siro to Inter and Milan on Tuesday, which clears the path for the construction of a new stadium on the site.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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This mechanism decreases the effect of prostaglandins and relieves pain and inflammation.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Coming prepared with a small, compact first aid kit can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major hassle; these essentials don't take up much room, and having them on hand saves you from scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bank has built its own meeting transcription and summarization tool which Elliott says saves hours of grunt work.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Magnolia owns worldwide rights and releases the film through 2929, which produced the original film with Participant.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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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
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Two decades later, and DiCamillo still can’t fathom the reach of the novel, about a girl named Opal who rescues a stray dog wreaking havoc in a Winn-Dixie supermarket.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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