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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
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.
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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
Actually, this reality can be liberating.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In less than a decade, Cabral united more than a million Guineans in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule, liberating three-quarters of the countryside of Guinea-Bissau and inspiring other African nations to rebel and claim their independence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Detouring into satire would give that notion some pause and would give my writing some wings, liberating me from self-consciousness and untethering me from reality.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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
Actually, this reality can be liberating.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In less than a decade, Cabral united more than a million Guineans in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule, liberating three-quarters of the countryside of Guinea-Bissau and inspiring other African nations to rebel and claim their independence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Detouring into satire would give that notion some pause and would give my writing some wings, liberating me from self-consciousness and untethering me from reality.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberating
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The Broadway production will also include a partnership with the Innocence Project, the organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system (and the same group that helped secure Yarris’ exoneration).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The containers stack together for space-saving storage and are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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In addition to bills aimed at saving Coloradans money, there will be more 50 criminal justice bills aimed at making the state safer.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Early evidence suggests these cells may go off course, making fat instead of bone and releasing chemical signals that interfere with the regrowth of blood vessels, which are essential for healing.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mobilizing stored iron by releasing it from the liver and spleen into the bloodstream and bone marrow.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Understanding which plants are worth rescuing and which to skip is crucial to successful gardening.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Liberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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