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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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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
Nevertheless, holiday distractions are an overall factor and the hope is for more traction as time frees up.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, leveraging technology to automate routine tasks—guided by older members’ insights—frees up time for creativity and strategic planning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This frees Herro up for the triple as Jalen Duren is in drop coverage in an effort to cover Adebayo and Herro at once.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Moving beyond keywords frees us from chasing rankings and helps deliver the authentic, valuable experiences that users seek.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This frees up Hope to be a tyrant to the wedding planning committee.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Your phone now frees you from the tyranny of the sports book as a bettor, so why not also break free of the food, beverage, viewing and creature comfort constraints?
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Automating these workflows frees up time for my team to focus on building strong relationships with our clients.
—Eric Waller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Reframing failure as part of the process, rather than the end of it, frees us from its chokehold.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, leveraging technology to automate routine tasks—guided by older members’ insights—frees up time for creativity and strategic planning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This frees Herro up for the triple as Jalen Duren is in drop coverage in an effort to cover Adebayo and Herro at once.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Moving beyond keywords frees us from chasing rankings and helps deliver the authentic, valuable experiences that users seek.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This frees up Hope to be a tyrant to the wedding planning committee.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Your phone now frees you from the tyranny of the sports book as a bettor, so why not also break free of the food, beverage, viewing and creature comfort constraints?
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Automating these workflows frees up time for my team to focus on building strong relationships with our clients.
—Eric Waller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Reframing failure as part of the process, rather than the end of it, frees us from its chokehold.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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The first episode opens with climaxing on the Concorde and ends with a montage of various characters between the sheets (or across a desk) with other people’s spouses, setting the tone for the rest of the series.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Like the original, the remake is set in 1838 and opens in the fictional German seaport of Wisburg.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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