as in freed
no longer burdened with something unpleasant or painful
I cannot wait to be shut of this social obligation
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This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.—
Sarah Rex,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After the disappointing finish to his team's season, Alonso declared his intent to opt out of the second year of his contract and re-enter free agency from the Marlins' visiting clubhouse.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to knowLooking for a free mini puzzle?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Following openers Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, the New Zealand singer delivered a liberated 90-minute set fueled by her breathy, conversational vocals and raw, unpredictable movements.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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Coming to terms with colonial-era collaboration would pose one of the most vexing challenges in a liberated Korea.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Shut (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20%28of%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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