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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unloading

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His trucks can spend five or six days unloading instead of two.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
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

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