1
as in unloading
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 relieving
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 unburdening
The narrator observes that being able to share the big secret with someone brings unburdening relief.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Prevc is left with only history after unburdening the weight of his promise.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
But Nevils is doing more than just unburdening herself.
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Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Of Landfair unburdening herself of the anchor that came with saying her name aloud.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Maybe that’s why companies like RadAI, which focus on unburdening the physician’s workflow rather than subbing in for their expertise, have been so successful.
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Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Prevc is left with only history after unburdening the weight of his promise.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
But Nevils is doing more than just unburdening herself.
—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Of Landfair unburdening herself of the anchor that came with saying her name aloud.
—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Maybe that’s why companies like RadAI, which focus on unburdening the physician’s workflow rather than subbing in for their expertise, have been so successful.
—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unburdening
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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After the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army ransacked the site and salvaged all the leftover artillery for future military use, ridding the battleground of most of its weaponry.
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Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces.
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ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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“Unburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburdening. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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