ENFRANCHISES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

enfranchises

verb

present tense third-person singular of enfranchise

as in frees

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) in a way, modern labor-saving appliances enfranchised people, giving them much more leisure time

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Start with the practical fix that frees attention for what matters next.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Supported internally by the S COR polymer, the thinner face frees additional discretionary weight that can be relocated to the perimeter, further enhancing forgiveness on off-center strikes.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of frees

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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.

— Brett Hurt, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.

— Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of liberates

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Infused with menthol and essential oils, each steamer releases a refreshing scent for 10 to 15 minutes and is individually wrapped for easy storage or travel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
In Chicago, a police watchdog agency routinely releases body camera video of shootings and other serious use-of-force incidents within 60 days.

— Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of releases

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The outfit partners with Kitten Rescue Los Angeles, a nonprofit that rescues and adopts out homeless cats and kittens.

— Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
His canine companion is Odin (played by a pooch named Uber), who rescues James after their crash and embarks on a journey of survival in the wilderness.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescues

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Its automatic two-sided printing saves paper on long study guides, while intelligent self-healing Wi-Fi ensures your printer stays connected across all your laptops and mobile devices.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
What saves the federal government money can create new costs for retailers and different outcomes for consumers.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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