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
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
These include freeing up money that can be spent on other parts of the car, such as aerodynamic development.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The organization takes care of the back-end logistics, from payroll and setting tuition to lobbying state legislators and navigating local zoning laws, freeing educators to concentrate on their craft.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Lower borrowing costs will likely unlock more listings, freeing those homeowners who have been locked into their properties by lower monthly payments, while also allowing more buyers to get back on the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Try wearing them at the waist or at hip level and enjoy freeing up your hands and becoming the most stylish person in the world.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
He was known for his relentless investigative reporting, which led to freeing a man from death row.
—Joseph Gerth, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 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 Chiefs set up the fourth-and-1 dagger to Brown with a bootleg, freeing Mahomes to roll out to his right and complete the throw on the run.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
These include freeing up money that can be spent on other parts of the car, such as aerodynamic development.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The organization takes care of the back-end logistics, from payroll and setting tuition to lobbying state legislators and navigating local zoning laws, freeing educators to concentrate on their craft.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Lower borrowing costs will likely unlock more listings, freeing those homeowners who have been locked into their properties by lower monthly payments, while also allowing more buyers to get back on the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Try wearing them at the waist or at hip level and enjoy freeing up your hands and becoming the most stylish person in the world.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
He was known for his relentless investigative reporting, which led to freeing a man from death row.
—Joseph Gerth, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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One answer was to build a Jewish state; the other, to fight for the emancipation of all oppressed people through universalist, often left-wing, politics.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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At most, a slaveholder might deserve just compensation for the loss of his slave property—an issue that could be litigated in court after the fact of immediate emancipation.—
Akhil Reed Amar,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Reframing failure in this way is liberating.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 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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Analysts also observed that the industry remains extremely cautious in opening new factories.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nvidia has been expanding in Taiwan, partnering with Foxconn and the government to build a 10,000-Blackwell GPU AI training and supercomputing facility in the south, opening a larger Taipei office, and collaborating with Taiwanese companies such as TSMC to build an AI infrastructure ecosystem.—
Yu-Tzu Chiu,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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After clearing the idea with Springsteen himself, Clinch began working on ideas to feature his most iconic photographs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The packable device loops over your seatback tray table, instantly elevating your legs, relieving pressure from your hips, and creating a more relaxed and comfortable long-haul flight experience.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has flown successfully three times, relieving some of the need for European governments to look to the United States for SpaceX rockets to launch their military satellites.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The machine has a sleek, space-saving design, with a water tank positioned behind the unit.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The collections reflected a sense of liberation in dressing, where bold color, fluid silhouettes and eclectic styling encouraged customers to embrace a more individual and expressive way of building their wardrobes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The first-of-its-kind show explores some of Lurie’s earliest works, offering a compelling look at how his art grappled with devastating trauma, haunting memories and the struggle for liberation.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Swift is releasing an 89-minute film to theaters this weekend that will include a music video, lyric videos and commentary from her on the new album.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead of releasing Guevara, the Board of Immigration Appeals reopened Guevara’s 13-year-old immigration case, which had been closed and authorized him to work in the US.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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