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as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the animal rightists snuck into the laboratory in the middle of the night to liberate all of the monkeys
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as in saving
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
we were liberated from our financial woes when we hit the grand prize in the lottery
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Recent Examples of liberating
Both were premised on the idea of frictionless ease, liberating their users from outmoded toils.
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Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
For the determined, liberating people’s cars from the ice can mean a quick source of income.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2026
Was that liberating, or more nerve-wracking?
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Liberation is funny, poignant and, yes, liberating in its expression of the very human need for justice and freedom in an era when those words have been co-opted by forces who value only self-enrichment.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
In 1943, as the Red Army began liberating Soviet territories from German occupation, the committee was inundated by letters from surviving and returning Jews.
—Wendy Z. Goldman, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
The joy that African and Afro-descendant visitors described upon obtaining their All African People’s Community passport was overwhelming, and the sense of belonging to this global community was liberating.
—Dread Scott, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Fortunately, the final round of competition was the beloved Freestyle section, in which all rules are suspended, liberating the stars and their pro partners to showcase the very best of their skills and flair.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Nov. 2025
This transformative journey will usher in a profound societal shift, breaking the link between beauty and youth, thereby liberating new and unexpected expressions of beauty not confined by time.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
For the determined, liberating people’s cars from the ice can mean a quick source of income.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2026
Was that liberating, or more nerve-wracking?
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Liberation is funny, poignant and, yes, liberating in its expression of the very human need for justice and freedom in an era when those words have been co-opted by forces who value only self-enrichment.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
In 1943, as the Red Army began liberating Soviet territories from German occupation, the committee was inundated by letters from surviving and returning Jews.
—Wendy Z. Goldman, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
The joy that African and Afro-descendant visitors described upon obtaining their All African People’s Community passport was overwhelming, and the sense of belonging to this global community was liberating.
—Dread Scott, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Fortunately, the final round of competition was the beloved Freestyle section, in which all rules are suspended, liberating the stars and their pro partners to showcase the very best of their skills and flair.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Nov. 2025
This transformative journey will usher in a profound societal shift, breaking the link between beauty and youth, thereby liberating new and unexpected expressions of beauty not confined by time.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberating
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So that was very freeing for me.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In May, the International Skating Union approved Petrosian and Alina Gorbacheva as individual athletes, freeing them to compete in the ISU’s Skate to Milan qualifier in Beijing last September.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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First responders attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Buried alive and seconds of air left — last week, in near-whiteout conditions, an advanced ski run at Palisades Tahoe in Northern California turned into a life-saving mission.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Two and a half months ago, when Diggs faced strangulation and assault charges that seemed to threaten his immediate football future, the Patriots stood with their star receiver by releasing an atypically strong statement.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Buckley is the rare artist getting a shot at being elected on the basis of releasing only one album in his lifetime.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Or, your child may decide to volunteer at a soup kitchen or write a letter to the firehouse, thanking firefighters for rescuing kittens.—
Catherine Newman,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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The American Avalanche Association offers courses to provide education and training on safely exploring backcountry terrain and rescuing people from being swept under an avalanche.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Liberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberating. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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