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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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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To Johnson, forcing himself to trust his ability is freeing.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburdening. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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