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
Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
To Johnson, forcing himself to trust his ability is freeing.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
For example, users could give instructions to the agent to finish a series of mundane tasks, freeing the user up to move on to producing a new design or to train themselves on using a new tool or technique.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But the original poster disagreed, arguing that the line was in fact freeing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Tightening your email server security is a critical first step in freeing up the mental bandwidth of your employees.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
David Allen pointed out that freeing the mind from clutter is critical for focus.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As a result, patients can undergo rTMS while walking or performing daily tasks, freeing them from the traditional stationary clinical environment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Scaling the program to 10 million cards would generate $50 trillion, theoretically erasing the debt entirely and freeing up resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical investments.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.
—Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
To Johnson, forcing himself to trust his ability is freeing.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
For example, users could give instructions to the agent to finish a series of mundane tasks, freeing the user up to move on to producing a new design or to train themselves on using a new tool or technique.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But the original poster disagreed, arguing that the line was in fact freeing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Tightening your email server security is a critical first step in freeing up the mental bandwidth of your employees.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
David Allen pointed out that freeing the mind from clutter is critical for focus.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As a result, patients can undergo rTMS while walking or performing daily tasks, freeing them from the traditional stationary clinical environment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Scaling the program to 10 million cards would generate $50 trillion, theoretically erasing the debt entirely and freeing up resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical investments.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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After Texans learned of emancipation on June 19, 1865, two developments changed the shape of the city: The rise of freedom colonies of independent, land-owning African Americans during the 1860s and '70s, as well as the arrival of the first railroad from Houston on Christmas Day, 1871.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But as a marker of emancipation, the day has carried significance for over a century, ever since Union troops rode into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and declared freedom for all the men, women and children still shackled by slavery.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 June 2025
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The bodices have had to be adjusted for the dancer’s towering figure of 6 feet, 2 inches by opening the back or elongating the shoulders.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the company operates a café at the airport in Geneva selling food and notebooks, and will be opening others in Paris and Hong Kong.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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In truth, planning is the ultimate act of love and liberation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The group was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of accelerated change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But disengaging from social media isn’t really an option, either, especially in an era when college athletes earn money by treating themselves like a brand—a right referred to as NIL (name, image, likeness).—
Frankie de la Cretaz,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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Avoiding is unassertive and uncooperative, where an individual tends to give up on their own needs and acquiesce to the desires of others by disengaging from the situation altogether.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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