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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Letting go of control to obtain a vision or fantasy and falling down the rabbit hole is freeing and dreamy — but only for the right person.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But ultimately, Spier said the decision was freeing.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Still, freeing up Palmer to receive the ball in dangerous areas, as Florian Wirtz once did for the 2023-24 Bundesliga champions, will surely be high on his list of priorities.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Even the lamps by the bed are hung from the wall, freeing up space on the modern bedside tables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Samson’s findings reveal how human sleep patterns became shorter, deeper and more flexible than those of our more ape-like ancestors, freeing time to spend on toolmaking, social interactions and migration around the world.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
This allows easier access to the room than a ladder would, while also freeing up floorspace in the living room.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The Pro 3, 5, and 7 now use smaller motherboards, freeing up space for a larger cooling fan and better thermals.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 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
The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Letting go of control to obtain a vision or fantasy and falling down the rabbit hole is freeing and dreamy — but only for the right person.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
But ultimately, Spier said the decision was freeing.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Still, freeing up Palmer to receive the ball in dangerous areas, as Florian Wirtz once did for the 2023-24 Bundesliga champions, will surely be high on his list of priorities.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Even the lamps by the bed are hung from the wall, freeing up space on the modern bedside tables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Samson’s findings reveal how human sleep patterns became shorter, deeper and more flexible than those of our more ape-like ancestors, freeing time to spend on toolmaking, social interactions and migration around the world.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
This allows easier access to the room than a ladder would, while also freeing up floorspace in the living room.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The Pro 3, 5, and 7 now use smaller motherboards, freeing up space for a larger cooling fan and better thermals.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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Such a short intervening space after emancipation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The Black populations of France’s other colonies had to wait until 1848, when another revolution in Paris led to the passage of a second emancipation law – still 15 years in advance of Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation decree.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Georgacopoulos has made a career out of liberating pearls from their classical, somewhat staid image.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The conflict looms large over the film’s Kosovar Albanian teens — as does institutionalized discrimination against them — but Basholli’s intentionally blinkered focus, through the eyes of her 13-year-old protagonist, proves constraining and liberating all at once.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Matt Olson’s solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference Tuesday as the Braves beat the visiting Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park, beginning the three-game series with their 15th series-opening victory of the season.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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At times, his lower half was opening too quickly, throwing off the way his legs worked with his upper half.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Beyond oil Tom Wrobel, director, capital consulting, prime services and clearing at Societe Generale, said oil gains are just one part of a much broader macro bonanza powering CTAs' returns in 2026.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Tidying the bathroom and kitchen, including clearing dishes and refreshing surfaces, ensures a fresh, stress-free start.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Cormann warned that government spending aimed at relieving energy costs needed to be aimed at those most in need and temporary, to avoid running up excess government debt and preserving incentives to save energy.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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This means your luggage can actually last a lifetime—saving you big bucks in the long run.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ninety-eight percent of the rain that falls can be captured, ultimately saving more than 1 million gallons of water a year and reducing building water use by about 89%.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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At many points, this project investigates mothers who are men or nongendered, but who care for other Black people, especially in the pursuit of liberation from oppression.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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According to the Museum, more than 150,000 troops participated in the invasion, one of the largest amphibious military operations in history and a pivotal step toward the liberation of Western Europe.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Instead of just releasing Mythos, which proved in testing to be adept at spotting security holes, Anthropic initially made the model available to 11 organizations, including Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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