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
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
David Zwick, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That system collapsed in the 1960s, freeing actors to choose their own projects and collaborators but leaving them sartorially adrift.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Firms that fail at this relentless obligation go out of business sooner or later, freeing up resources that can be used more productively.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly after the last of the dams was removed, freeing the Klamath's free flow in late 2024, the salmon that naysayers said would take years to journey past the old reservoirs appeared upstream almost overnight.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The promise offered by Work from Home, once considered a boon, hasn’t been freeing at all.
—Jill Ebstein, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
This means a rocket can use less fuel to achieve the same performance, freeing up space for more mission-critical supplies and equipment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Ending the war in Gaza, removing Hamas, freeing the Palestinian people of Hamas, helping to facilitate the creation of a new entity that can govern Hamas and could pave the way for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
—Meredith Wolf Schizer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But truthfully, through the hardships come new outlooks, gratitude, positivity, and a freeing new way to see life.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The ceasefire offer would see the freeing of some hostages held by Hamas, the freeing of Palestinians held in prison by Israel, continuation of talks over a longer-term truce and the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from parts of Gaza.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The operational tasks that consume their days today will run themselves, freeing your people to focus on what humans do best.
—David Zwick, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That system collapsed in the 1960s, freeing actors to choose their own projects and collaborators but leaving them sartorially adrift.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Firms that fail at this relentless obligation go out of business sooner or later, freeing up resources that can be used more productively.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly after the last of the dams was removed, freeing the Klamath's free flow in late 2024, the salmon that naysayers said would take years to journey past the old reservoirs appeared upstream almost overnight.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The promise offered by Work from Home, once considered a boon, hasn’t been freeing at all.
—Jill Ebstein, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
This means a rocket can use less fuel to achieve the same performance, freeing up space for more mission-critical supplies and equipment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Ending the war in Gaza, removing Hamas, freeing the Palestinian people of Hamas, helping to facilitate the creation of a new entity that can govern Hamas and could pave the way for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
—Meredith Wolf Schizer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But truthfully, through the hardships come new outlooks, gratitude, positivity, and a freeing new way to see life.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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Paired with the exhibit will be a collection of slavery documents from AARLCC, such as bills of sale for slaves, insurance documents, and emancipation documents, Hobbs said.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some favored gradual emancipation.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Still, not every architect involved has found the project’s carte blanche approach liberating.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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His messaging consistently demonstrates that true success is an inside job, a byproduct of liberating oneself of mental constraints.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Alongside this accountability gap, mercenaries are also opening major operational gaps.—
Alia Brahimi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Carolina lost its season-opening contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a way that made the Panthers look unrecognizable from the one that ended 2024 on a tear.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of the investigation for the detectives was clearing Leslie's husband of any involvement in the murder.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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A couple-hundred miles east and 180 years earlier, in 1795, an Ontario farmer named John McIntosh came upon a couple dozen apple trees while clearing brush on his property.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choosing a carry-on that’s large enough to accommodate your packing needs is crucial; without it, your attempts at saving space will likely fall flat.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Charlie, is there more anxiety or liberation in the short-film format as opposed to a feature?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)BEAM is a training, movement-building and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black communities.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The search for Kirk’s assassin entered its third day Friday, with officials releasing new still photos of the person of interest, along with video of the person fleeing the scene after the shooting.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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