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as in liberates
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 opens
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 clears
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 relieves
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 saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
Reframing failure as part of the process, rather than the end of it, frees us from its chokehold.
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Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Shifting your focus from perfection to progress frees you from the fear of failure.
—Joe Altieri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Every dollar The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation provides frees up another for their core mission of serving the neediest in our communities.
—Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
This act of dream-reading both enlarges his life and frees the dreams from their shelves.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
This frees up voters to give Meryl Streep her third Oscar for Doubt, at which point this mirror universe doubles back on the previous one where Viola Davis wins for The Help and Michelle Williams wins for Manchester by the Sea.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
By automating routine tasks, AI frees up resources for higher-level, strategic work.
—Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Here, Vasquez occasionally frees herself from the cheerful banter in the scenes with her girlfriends and steps into more emotionally taxing territory, but those slim glimmers of more layered acting dissipate against the writer and director’s triter impulses.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, its compact size frees up ample counter space, especially compared to a carafe coffee maker.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Shifting your focus from perfection to progress frees you from the fear of failure.
—Joe Altieri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Every dollar The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation provides frees up another for their core mission of serving the neediest in our communities.
—Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
This act of dream-reading both enlarges his life and frees the dreams from their shelves.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
This frees up voters to give Meryl Streep her third Oscar for Doubt, at which point this mirror universe doubles back on the previous one where Viola Davis wins for The Help and Michelle Williams wins for Manchester by the Sea.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
By automating routine tasks, AI frees up resources for higher-level, strategic work.
—Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Here, Vasquez occasionally frees herself from the cheerful banter in the scenes with her girlfriends and steps into more emotionally taxing territory, but those slim glimmers of more layered acting dissipate against the writer and director’s triter impulses.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, its compact size frees up ample counter space, especially compared to a carafe coffee maker.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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