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
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
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The lights in the hallways are on, freeing the staff from the need to shuffle around with flashlights.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Teams began automating reports, accelerating research, drafting communications faster and freeing up time to focus on customers and patients instead of repetitive tasks.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If implemented well, Semmann said electronic shelf labels can improve the shopping experience by freeing up staff to focus on customer-facing tasks.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The metal reacts with water to form gallium oxyhydroxide while freeing hydrogen molecules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Conley was waived Thursday, freeing the veteran 19-year guard to sign with a playoff contender, and seems to be on a reunion course with Minnesota.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Establishing a Pension Acceleration Trust, for example, would direct surplus funds toward permanently reducing pension debt — lowering future obligations and freeing up resources for core priorities.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, Blackwell remained critical of the lack of expediency in freeing the men from detention.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Verb
Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin, Goetz said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The lights in the hallways are on, freeing the staff from the need to shuffle around with flashlights.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Teams began automating reports, accelerating research, drafting communications faster and freeing up time to focus on customers and patients instead of repetitive tasks.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If implemented well, Semmann said electronic shelf labels can improve the shopping experience by freeing up staff to focus on customer-facing tasks.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The metal reacts with water to form gallium oxyhydroxide while freeing hydrogen molecules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Conley was waived Thursday, freeing the veteran 19-year guard to sign with a playoff contender, and seems to be on a reunion course with Minnesota.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Establishing a Pension Acceleration Trust, for example, would direct surplus funds toward permanently reducing pension debt — lowering future obligations and freeing up resources for core priorities.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, Blackwell remained critical of the lack of expediency in freeing the men from detention.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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Last year, the president used the occasion not to remember emancipation but to complain that America had too many holidays.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Black History Month grew out of an effort to honor the most important people in the history of Black emancipation in the United States, according to the ASALH.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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For the determined, liberating people’s cars from the ice can mean a quick source of income.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Feb. 2026
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Was that liberating, or more nerve-wracking?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The backstory Three years after opening La Sultana Marrakech in 2004, its owners sought for a quieter, more intimate spot to unveil their second Moroccan hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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DeMellier is scaling fast, building serious sales momentum ahead of opening its first flagship in London’s Sloane Square later this year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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Those workers will focus on repairing broken lights, hardening lights to prevent copper wire theft and clearing the backlog of deferred cases.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The player who reaches the bottom fastest while clearing each gate wins that heat.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who received a pain-relieving injection in his throwing shoulder before the game, was sacked six times and had three turnovers in the 29-13 loss.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ginger has the strongest research for relieving nausea, especially from pregnancy, motion sickness, surgery, and chemotherapy.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Now, after a life-saving sonogram, Glanville has revealed that a ruptured pair of breast implants is the true culprit behind her condition.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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But that spirit of collaboration might be much harder to forge today, and a body tasked with saving Social Security before 2031 would face significant challenges that the commission of the early ‘80s did not.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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For an administration that plays up the language of inclusion and liberation, the absence of Black voices raises alarm.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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These colors often carry Black liberation symbolism adopted by cultural institutions, community events and Black communities.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Feb. 2026
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The company is also releasing matching green and red versions of its $129 Pixel Buds 2a earbuds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When police have acted on leads — searching homes and questioning individuals before releasing them —livestreamers and some media outlets have been quick to share the information.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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