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as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
we disencumbered our pack animals as soon as we made camp that night
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as in relieving
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a simple statement of the terms of the contract disencumbered of legal jargon
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As viewers may remember, the couple was often shown bickering during their journey, with Jonathan, a software developer, seemingly unloading his frustrations on Ana, a stay-at-home mom.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026 -
In one video posted on Instagram, several people are seen on the side of the bridge unloading what appears to be several boxes of fireworks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure, a legal term relieving the company from contractual obligations.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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But one aspect of relieving that only comes with time and experience is learning how to get over a bullpen blowup and be ready to pitch the next day.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the addition of an ingredient or two can turn baking soda into an ant-ridding remedy in a pinch.—
Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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The enduring scent of burning garbage, used as one of the sole means of ridding neighborhoods of their trash.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Poles was busy this week freeing up salary-cap space.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those softer skills may become even more valuable as AI becomes more prevalent, freeing up time to spend on deeper relationships and more clients.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1084 was passed along party lines, clearing its first chamber.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mavericks rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who returned Thursday after missing eight games with a foot injury, was not listed on Dallas’ injury report, clearing the Newport, Maine, native to make his first professional appearance at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Disencumbering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disencumbering. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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