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as in unloads
to empty or rid of cargo
we disencumbered our pack animals as soon as we made camp that night
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2
as in rids
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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The ambulance then unloads her on the tarmac next to a private plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Continue reading … HEALTH HORROR – Medical watchdog unloads on VCU after nurse fired for viral anti-ICE TikTok video.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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The collective spiritual and ritual aspects of the psychedelic experience in community settings are what relieves suffering and strengthens bonds.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Living wages lead to local economic growth & relieves the tax burden on other Texas families.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Delegating financial reporting frees CFOs to focus on enterprise leadership skills that boards expect in CEO candidates.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Disencumbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disencumbers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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