unshackling

Definition of unshacklingnext
present participle of unshackle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshackling
Verb
  • After mutual suspicion, the two arrived at a reluctant truce in which Paul was free to bring non-Jews into the Jesus movement, emancipating them from Jewish ritual, while the original Jerusalem circle continued to keep kosher, circumcise, and all the rest.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who had been trapped on the anesthetizing career trajectory that’s a prerequisite for movie stardom, to embrace his wild side.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
  • If everything went right, the OpenAI founders believed, artificial intelligence could usher in a post-scarcity utopia, automating grunt work, curing cancer, and liberating people to enjoy lives of leisure and abundance.
    Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • On many systems, deleting them merely removes their addresses from a registry, freeing the space to be overwritten.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hedge fund manager Stephen Mandel and his wife Susan are a billionaire power couple that has a history of springing into action come election season.
    Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Does springing forward in early March leave you feeling discombobulated during your commute?
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This approach would give fans in different markets the chance to engage, plan, and take part in a broader celebration of the sport, while also unlocking new revenue streams and strengthening the league’s national presence.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Unshackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshackling. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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