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
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Jews celebrate the freeing of Israelite slaves from Egypt and Moses guiding them to the Promised Land.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kaye Patterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 June 2025
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 July 2026
The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Together, these two 1971 decisions removed both the monetary constraint and the market constraint in the same year—freeing government to intervene more freely, and freeing large firms to take on risk without the same fear of failure.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bedford says predictive analytics will help the FAA use its infrastructure more efficiently, potentially freeing up capacity for more flights.
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Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The Golden State Warriors were reported as a potential option after Draymond Green opted out of his contract Monday, potentially freeing enough cap space to add James.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
—
David Szondy
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Noun
Juneteenth returns to Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood on Saturday, June 20, to commemorate the freeing of black slaves in the United States.
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Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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 Tigers passed on adding Go, who has spent time in the minors with the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and Tigers since 2024, freeing him up to join the Twins.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 July 2026
The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Together, these two 1971 decisions removed both the monetary constraint and the market constraint in the same year—freeing government to intervene more freely, and freeing large firms to take on risk without the same fear of failure.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bedford says predictive analytics will help the FAA use its infrastructure more efficiently, potentially freeing up capacity for more flights.
—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The Golden State Warriors were reported as a potential option after Draymond Green opted out of his contract Monday, potentially freeing enough cap space to add James.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
—
David Szondy
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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Love, passion and a longing for emancipation fill their biosynthetic hearts.
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Spirits of independence can be found throughout the week starting with two progressive and liberating comedy shows on Sunday, Joke Sistas and Comedy Bang!
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His skepticism is enlightening, as few artists feel better positioned to discuss the gap between what looks threatening and what turns out to be liberating.
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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
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Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
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This indicates the Saudis are clearing a backlog of oil tankers that were unable to exit the Gulf during the conflict, the firm said.
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Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.
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Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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The sheriff's office says that deputies and workers extricated the man and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Today, Project 2025 seeks to reverse no-fault divorce, despite its historical ties to women's liberation.
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When religion is made to serve the work of empire rather than the work of liberation, something has gone grievously wrong.
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Tianwen-1 is a Mars orbiter, lander and rover mission that successfully touched down on the red planet on May 15, 2021, releasing its Zhurong rover.
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.
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