UNBURDENS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

unburdens

verb

present tense third-person singular of unburden

as in unloads

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 relieves

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 unburdens In the car, Henry unburdens himself by telling Yas the full truth about his father’s death. — Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026

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In the ad, Yang unloads on his therapist, played by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, about his guilt over gatekeeping a really fantastic beauty product from the group chat.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
This tricky false flat unloads the suspension before a hard dive into Turn 2’s double apex lefthander, where the Bimota’s active-aero winglets require serious commitment to truly appreciate.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

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Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of relieves

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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.

— Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of rids

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That frees skilled workers to pull wire, terminate connections, and solve the problems that still require judgment and technical training.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
The designation frees up resources and fundraising for Berman in a boost to his underdog chances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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