unshackling

present participle of unshackle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshackling
Verb
  • In less than a decade, Cabral united more than a million Guineans in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule, liberating three-quarters of the countryside of Guinea-Bissau and inspiring other African nations to rebel and claim their independence.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Detouring into satire would give that notion some pause and would give my writing some wings, liberating me from self-consciousness and untethering me from reality.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Not as a gimmick, but to automate reporting, clean messy data, and flag compliance risks, freeing up humans for strategy, supplier engagement, and culture change.
    Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Video shows the deputy firing a single shot to the head, killing the suspect and instantly freeing the crying boy.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In 2023, federal lawmakers introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, meaning no more springing forward or falling back.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But that hidden virus is capable of springing back into action.
    NPR, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Features like full-color displays, dual smart unlocking options, and the shocfree™ suspension system help make every ride smoother, safer, and more intuitive—freeing riders from the stress of traffic and unreliable public transit.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Using a digital wristband, visitors can personalize their journey by selecting a Hogwarts house and unlocking interactive moments along the way.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Unshackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshackling. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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