1
as in to unload
to empty or rid of cargo
the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it
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as in to relieve
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a generous friend unburdened her of that particular financial worry
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Recent Examples of unburden
The limited series co-stars Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis, a reclusive New York real estate heir widely suspected of murdering his first wife who decides to unburden himself to a suspicious interlocutor.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In fact, focused commitment should reduce stress, unburden your mind of distractions, and sharpen your ability to prioritize.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Working through his doubts with the help of others allowed Meinerz to reach an unburdening conclusion, one that helped turn him into a first-team All-Pro for the first time in 2024.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
By helping others unburden their minds from this default state, Crone hopes to empower others to achieve genuine abundance in their own lives.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In fact, focused commitment should reduce stress, unburden your mind of distractions, and sharpen your ability to prioritize.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Working through his doubts with the help of others allowed Meinerz to reach an unburdening conclusion, one that helped turn him into a first-team All-Pro for the first time in 2024.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
By helping others unburden their minds from this default state, Crone hopes to empower others to achieve genuine abundance in their own lives.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unburden
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Exports have slowed down and France is having trade issues with China, causing producers to lower prices in an attempt to unload aged expressions.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tensions rose during this protest, and an officer unloaded several pepper balls all over Garcia’s body.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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After eight games, Lions Coach Dan Campbell opted to relieve Morton of his play-calling duties and take over for the rest of the season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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To an extent, Adams is just relieved to have this opportunity on the field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Unburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburden. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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