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
Cybersecurity is now a board-level discussion, but many organizations haven’t unlocked its full potential to unburden the business—and empower it to pursue new markets and drive profits.
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David Monnier, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Musk’s social media unburdening this week certainly wasn’t helpful to the cause.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The rebirth is necessary, an unburdening and a kind of justice for her and her family.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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David Monnier, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Musk’s social media unburdening this week certainly wasn’t helpful to the cause.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The rebirth is necessary, an unburdening and a kind of justice for her and her family.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Cornell said 90% of the Kee’s training emphasized gun safety, teaching people how to respond calmly to law enforcement, what types of locks to buy to secure a gun and how to unload a jam safely, which can lead to an explosion if addressed incorrectly.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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These natural springs are magnesium, salt, and potassium-rich, which have the properties of relieving sore muscles, enhancing the flow of blood, and benefiting skin, and make the person relax deeply.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hanging system: Some organizers suggest a hanging system that relieves valuable cabinet space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Unburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburden. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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