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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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
Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Today’s contributor shares how finding Christian Science brought a freeing, healing peace that profoundly changed the course of her life.
—Kaye Patterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Two officials within the militia, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, told the Associated Press that in exchange for freeing Kittleson, several members of the group who had previously been detained by Iraqi authorities would be released.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That revelation led Ellis to move his conviction be overturned, and in August 2021, a Nassau judge agreed, vacating the conviction and freeing him without bail.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The carrier aircraft supplies initial altitude and velocity, freeing the missile to use nearly all its propellant for forward flight rather than climbing from a ground launcher.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
That shift is freeing early-career professionals to spend more time on analysis and client-facing work.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
In Austin, Texas, where the couple lives, Busby dedicated much of the past few months to freeing his wife.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jews celebrate the freeing of Israelite slaves from Egypt and Moses guiding them to the Promised Land.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Today’s contributor shares how finding Christian Science brought a freeing, healing peace that profoundly changed the course of her life.
—Kaye Patterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Verb
Island shelving provides storage for items that would otherwise be on countertops, freeing up more space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Two officials within the militia, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, told the Associated Press that in exchange for freeing Kittleson, several members of the group who had previously been detained by Iraqi authorities would be released.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
That revelation led Ellis to move his conviction be overturned, and in August 2021, a Nassau judge agreed, vacating the conviction and freeing him without bail.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The carrier aircraft supplies initial altitude and velocity, freeing the missile to use nearly all its propellant for forward flight rather than climbing from a ground launcher.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
That shift is freeing early-career professionals to spend more time on analysis and client-facing work.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
In Austin, Texas, where the couple lives, Busby dedicated much of the past few months to freeing his wife.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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So the instrument became part of a process of emancipation and socialization.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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That’s an indicator of the government’s respect for Kimbangu as a champion of Black emancipation and highlights the Kimbanguist movement’s importance as a source of votes.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who had been trapped on the anesthetizing career trajectory that’s a prerequisite for movie stardom, to embrace his wild side.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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If everything went right, the OpenAI founders believed, artificial intelligence could usher in a post-scarcity utopia, automating grunt work, curing cancer, and liberating people to enjoy lives of leisure and abundance.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This desktop app provides a faster way to access Lens than opening your browser, and Google's marketing materials show the tool proving useful for someone identifying a piece of classic artwork in a PDF.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was seen trading broadly flat, with regional bourses and sectors painting a mixed picture.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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If there is clearing and sunshine behind the morning complex, then more activity will flare up and may even be strong in the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that share is even higher, with nearly every listing in Nantucket, Massachusetts—99 percent—now clearing the seven-figure mark.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Peppermint oil may begin relieving headache pain within 30 minutes when applied topically.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Khosla’s counter-vision—federal reform that taxes capital more aggressively while relieving the burden on working Americans—is designed to be a policy that billionaires can live with and workers can vote for.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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That same year, he was awarded the commissioner’s unit citation for saving the lives of multiple residents during a six-alarm fire, the mayor’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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If Kimbangu’s articulation of a homegrown theology of Black liberation appealed to many Congolese in violent colonial times, now his message resonates differently as Congo faces instability stemming from a violent rebellion in the east.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This cutting of the bonds that tie war making to grand geopolitical narratives is a kind of liberation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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Authorities arrested Atajurt’s founder Serikzhan Bilash in 2019, releasing him into exile after extracting a promise not to engage in political activities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The referrals came after Gabbard criticized how former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson handled the 2019 whistleblower complaint earlier this week, releasing a trove of documents linked to Atkinson.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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