as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
a human rights group that works tirelessly for the freeing of political prisoners all over the world
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as in liberating
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clearing
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieving
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saving
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freeing
David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And that’s ultimately such a great, freeing place to be.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Automation handles repetitive tasks and analyzes large data sets, freeing human experts to focus on more complex issues.
—Seemant Sehgal, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses can be operational within weeks, freeing internal resources to focus on leveraging intelligence rather than building it.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Moreover, automating processes with AI reduces the likelihood of human error, freeing cybersecurity professionals to focus on higher-priority tasks and enabling faster response times to incidents.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The first DNA exoneration happened in 1989, freeing a Chicago man in prison for a rape that never occurred.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Once implemented, blockchain can enable automated enforcement of compliance standards, freeing teams to focus on innovation rather than regulation.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Handling routine inquiries automatically can significantly cut response times for simple requests, freeing up your staff to focus on more complex customer needs.
—Kristjan Vilosius, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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What’s striking is how his ideas about American tech supremacy — freeing innovators from regulation and government intervention, among them — align with the firm’s mission.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And that’s ultimately such a great, freeing place to be.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Automation handles repetitive tasks and analyzes large data sets, freeing human experts to focus on more complex issues.
—Seemant Sehgal, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses can be operational within weeks, freeing internal resources to focus on leveraging intelligence rather than building it.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Moreover, automating processes with AI reduces the likelihood of human error, freeing cybersecurity professionals to focus on higher-priority tasks and enabling faster response times to incidents.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The first DNA exoneration happened in 1989, freeing a Chicago man in prison for a rape that never occurred.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Once implemented, blockchain can enable automated enforcement of compliance standards, freeing teams to focus on innovation rather than regulation.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Handling routine inquiries automatically can significantly cut response times for simple requests, freeing up your staff to focus on more complex customer needs.
—Kristjan Vilosius, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
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Exactly 161 years ago this week, Abraham Lincoln offered pardons to Confederates who swore allegiance to the Union and endorsed emancipation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Some post-Civil War historians have argued that emancipation permanently devastated slave-owning families.Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Playoff Lessons Takeaways from the CFP opening round 1.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, they've been recommended for years as part of an overall approach to relieving these symptoms.Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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This winter has already kicked off with atmospheric rivers on both the East and West Coasts, causing widespread flooding, but also relieving drought conditions in some regions.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Percy Shelley’s Prometheus Unbound, published in 1820, built on these themes, offering a vision of liberation and hope.Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Each of these brief, lively series turns a sociopolitical lens on a musical movement driven by Black artists and saturated with the spirit of liberation.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fewer family-friendly or holiday-themed movies releasing on Christmas Day is not an entirely new phenomenon.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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After Newport, Dylan kept performing and writing new music, releasing two albums in one year and continuing his shift from folk to rock.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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And who can blame fans for disengaging when the Blackhawks are doing so very little to engage them?Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Great Detachment refers to the increasing number of younger workers who are mentally and emotionally disengaging from their jobs.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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