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freeing

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verb

present participle of free
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Recent Examples of freeing
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 operational tasks that consume their days today will run themselves, freeing your people to focus on what humans do best. David Zwick, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 That system collapsed in the 1960s, freeing actors to choose their own projects and collaborators but leaving them sartorially adrift. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025 Firms that fail at this relentless obligation go out of business sooner or later, freeing up resources that can be used more productively. Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Shortly after the last of the dams was removed, freeing the Klamath's free flow in late 2024, the salmon that naysayers said would take years to journey past the old reservoirs appeared upstream almost overnight. Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 The promise offered by Work from Home, once considered a boon, hasn’t been freeing at all. Jill Ebstein, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 This means a rocket can use less fuel to achieve the same performance, freeing up space for more mission-critical supplies and equipment. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025 Ending the war in Gaza, removing Hamas, freeing the Palestinian people of Hamas, helping to facilitate the creation of a new entity that can govern Hamas and could pave the way for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Meredith Wolf Schizer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 But truthfully, through the hardships come new outlooks, gratitude, positivity, and a freeing new way to see life. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
Noun
  • Paired with the exhibit will be a collection of slavery documents from AARLCC, such as bills of sale for slaves, insurance documents, and emancipation documents, Hobbs said.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Some favored gradual emancipation.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Still, not every architect involved has found the project’s carte blanche approach liberating.
    Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
  • His messaging consistently demonstrates that true success is an inside job, a byproduct of liberating oneself of mental constraints.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • His historic trial in Fort Pierce federal court gets underway on Monday with jury selection, followed by opening statements on Thursday.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • An avid sports fan, Armani was also behind the uniforms of several soccer teams and crossed his design interest into the hospitality space, opening a line of luxury hotels.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The property transfer and payment afforded the city funding to knock down the five-story relic — which had been unused and deteriorating for decades — but clearing the lot of its large pile of debris remained a financial and logistical hurdle.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Efficiency has a role in clearing crowded court dockets.
    Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Choosing a carry-on that’s large enough to accommodate your packing needs is crucial; without it, your attempts at saving space will likely fall flat.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Charlie, is there more anxiety or liberation in the short-film format as opposed to a feature?
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)BEAM is a training, movement-building and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black communities.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and releasing liquid.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Since launch, Firaxis has been releasing patches and responding to player feedback about some of the divisive changes.
    Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025

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