UNLADING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

unlading

verb

present participle of unlade

as in unloading

to empty or rid of cargo permission will not be given to unlade the ship until it can be thoroughly inspected

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Parents groused that loading and unloading kids in the R1S could be a headache, especially with a child’s seat in the second row.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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