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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The stevedores of the ship (who were responsible for loading and unloading ships at the port) were also on a break.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
The girl and the driver got out and started unloading her things.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

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