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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Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.

— Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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