as in to liberate
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
under the cover of darkness animal rights activists emancipated the inhabitants of the mink ranch
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Recent Examples of emancipate
This kept their traditions alive until their ancestors were emancipated in the 1860s.
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Ben Abrams, NPR, 19 June 2025
Urging Lincoln to now issue an executive order for emancipating the slaves, Sumner was firmly rebuffed.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Williams joined the cast of Dawson's Creek as Jen Lindley at age 16 — just one year after she was legally emancipated and living on her own in Los Angeles.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 May 2025
Williams scored her breakout role at age 16 as Jen Lindley in Dawson’s Creek, shortly after becoming legally emancipated and living on her own in Los Angeles.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Ben Abrams, NPR, 19 June 2025
Urging Lincoln to now issue an executive order for emancipating the slaves, Sumner was firmly rebuffed.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Williams joined the cast of Dawson's Creek as Jen Lindley at age 16 — just one year after she was legally emancipated and living on her own in Los Angeles.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 May 2025
Williams scored her breakout role at age 16 as Jen Lindley in Dawson’s Creek, shortly after becoming legally emancipated and living on her own in Los Angeles.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emancipate
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Determined to liberate Panem, Katniss and her fellow rebels embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of the Capitol to save the nation from President Snow’s tyranny once and for all.—
Kelly Martinez Published,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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Technology leaders must liberate their technology roadmap to serve the business first and technology vendors last.—
Rob LaMear,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The award-winning costume designer will release The Fashion of Clueless (Simon & Schuster) in Oct. 7, now available for preorder on Amazon, Bookshop and other retailers.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Just last month, Stray Kids released its new EP, Hollow, but the project didn’t make much of a commercial impact in the United States.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Shaunna’s 11-year-old daughter was rescued from the water during the incident.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Open primaries would enfranchise more than a million New York voters, who are disproportionately young and represent communities of color.—
John Avlon,
New York Daily News,
7 July 2025
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About a year after the infirmary team returned to the United States, the 19th Amendment became law, enfranchising 27 million women, the largest expansion of voting rights in American history.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The fine dining restaurant, La Finca, holds a Michelin star, even as veteran chef Fernando Arjona and his team have loosened things up, moving away from a long tasting menu toward a relaxed a la carte approach.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Run a knife around edges of baking dish to loosen the egg mixture; cut into 12 even portions (about 2 1/2 x 3 inches each).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Tubman’s father had been manumitted by his owner, but Brodess had inherited Tubman, hiring her and her siblings out to neighbors for seasonal work, whether trapping muskrats or clearing land.—
Casey Cep,
The New Yorker,
24 June 2024
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Grant would manumit his one enslaved servant, William Jones, in 1859.—
Harold Holzer,
WSJ,
1 Jan. 2024
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“Emancipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emancipate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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