freeing 1 of 2

noun

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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freeing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of free
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Noun
The freeing of psychic space has allowed Hargitay to pursue new avenues of creativity. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Juneteenth returns to Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood on Saturday, June 20, to commemorate the freeing of black slaves in the United States. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 Jews celebrate the freeing of Israelite slaves from Egypt and Moses guiding them to the Promised Land. — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026 By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 The ceasefire offer would see the freeing of some hostages held by Hamas, the freeing of Palestinians held in prison by Israel, continuation of talks over a longer-term truce and the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from parts of Gaza. — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025 Today’s contributor shares how finding Christian Science brought a freeing, healing peace that profoundly changed the course of her life. — Kaye Patterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Verb
These layoffs are freeing up brilliant minds to solve real-world problems, creating new companies and an economy built on innovation beyond consumer apps. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Some analysts believe part of the recent selling stems from investors freeing up capital to participate in trading. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, Forest announced that young right-back Eric da Silva Moreira, 20, had joined Excelsior on a season-long loan deal, further freeing up space in the squad for a new wing-back. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 But by funding facilities and administrative costs normally borne by the schools, states are freeing universities to use their own dollars for other purposes. — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 The microwaves energize those bonds, generating heat and freeing the CO2 molecules so that they can be collected. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026 If an organization is built with the right new conditions in place, AI may unlock great potential, freeing up time for frontline staff to deliver public goods and services in new ways. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The best shampoos cleanse your scalp and hair from roots to ends, freeing it from buildup and gunk without stripping the scalp of natural and vital oils. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026 The result is a system that, in the long term, could carry out sub hunting autonomously, but in the short term acts as an onboard co-pilot, freeing up human operators while doubling sonobuoy processing capacity. — David Szondy august 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeing
  1. emancipation
  2. liberating
  3. opening
  4. clearing
  5. relieving
  6. saving
  7. liberation
  8. releasing
Noun
  • The year 1933, Arendt contended, marked the close of the age of bourgeois emancipation and Jewish liberation, which brought an end to a feeling of security in the West and signaled that the new sense of security in the East was a pipe dream.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The draft class imports and the emancipation of legends are a battle for another year.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of emancipation
Verb
  • And yet, liberating writing from the capitalist ethic has its own value.
    — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For Russian propagandists, the Azov Brigade, which began as a nationalist militia, was shorthand for the supposedly fascist influences from which Vladimir Putin claimed to be liberating Ukraine.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberating
Verb
  • Where is Southwest Airlines opening its first airport lounges?
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • After its Venice premiere, the film will screen at the New York Film Festival before opening in theaters and screening on arthouse film platform Mubi later this year.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
Verb
  • Crews have been clearing access for heavy machinery to be used in the search at the border crossing complex, which was washed away by the floods.
    — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Certain receptors in the kidneys reabsorb it and return it to the bloodstream instead of clearing it through urine.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearing
Verb
  • Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.
    — Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pressure-relieving foam sits atop a section of supportive microcoils with a durable foam border and adjustable responsive air chambers, ensuring a personalized balance of comfort and stability.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • As a continent keen on saving, consumer confidence remains positive despite stubbornly high inflation.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • Amid the jubilation, there is a darker side to the liberation as woman who fraternized with German soldiers are tracked down and publicly shamed.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In Waters, the project has gained a prominent activist and supporter of Palestinian liberation.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberation
Verb
  • Getty Images More than 30 years after releasing its first album, Nickelback is gearing up to drop another full-length, one which has already produced some minor rock hits in America.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Freeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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