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
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Those softer skills may become even more valuable as AI becomes more prevalent, freeing up time to spend on deeper relationships and more clients.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Funding was temporarily cut to $120 million this year, freeing dollars for a less-restrictrive grant program.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
And freeing Melby required an unplanned partnership between the Brevard County Fire Department, Public Works, FWC, the University of Florida, a private towing company and SeaWorld — agencies and organizations that had to coordinate on the fly for a scenario none of them had likely rehearsed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Your Instant Pot really can do it all, including freeing up oven space on a busy Easter morning.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis appears to be on the path of freeing Tina Peters.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Then again, there’s also something freeing about dropping breadcrumbs for the public.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Does freeing oneself from stupefaction involve confronting a terrifying reality, or abandoning it?
—Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 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
Ryan Poles was busy this week freeing up salary-cap space.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Those softer skills may become even more valuable as AI becomes more prevalent, freeing up time to spend on deeper relationships and more clients.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Funding was temporarily cut to $120 million this year, freeing dollars for a less-restrictrive grant program.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
And freeing Melby required an unplanned partnership between the Brevard County Fire Department, Public Works, FWC, the University of Florida, a private towing company and SeaWorld — agencies and organizations that had to coordinate on the fly for a scenario none of them had likely rehearsed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Your Instant Pot really can do it all, including freeing up oven space on a busy Easter morning.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis appears to be on the path of freeing Tina Peters.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Then again, there’s also something freeing about dropping breadcrumbs for the public.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Does freeing oneself from stupefaction involve confronting a terrifying reality, or abandoning it?
—Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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What followed was emancipation without resources and citizenship without enforcement.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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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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The process is prescriptive, but the effect is liberating.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Both were premised on the idea of frictionless ease, liberating their users from outmoded toils.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Futures that indicate where the S&P 500 will trade at the opening bell dropped 2%, while Dow futures pointed to as much as a 970-point drop.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Restricting access to one of the country’s most important sources of affordable capital risks slowing expansion, delaying hiring and preventing new firms from opening their doors altogether.—
Krish O'Mara Vignarajah,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1084 was passed along party lines, clearing its first chamber.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mavericks rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who returned Thursday after missing eight games with a foot injury, was not listed on Dallas’ injury report, clearing the Newport, Maine, native to make his first professional appearance at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure, a legal term relieving the company from contractual obligations.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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But one aspect of relieving that only comes with time and experience is learning how to get over a bullpen blowup and be ready to pitch the next day.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Standard Model may or may not be in trouble, but particle physics definitely needs saving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Cuba’s government implemented austere fuel-saving measures and warned that jet fuel wouldn’t be available at nine airports until mid-March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for the liberation of Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But transformation imposed at gunpoint, through a proxy force assembled in days without a clear political strategy and without a plan for the morning after, is not liberation.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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Putin also announced that Russia was releasing two ethnic Hungarian prisoners of war who fought in the Ukrainian armed forces.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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That was just 11 minutes after the state started releasing results.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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