FREEING Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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

Noun

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

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 Whether inventing the Bong-a-Tron or freeing themselves after hours trapped inside a Party City parking lot, these misadventures almost always hinge on weed. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 That’s the future Google and other tech giants predict, with AI agents soon handling tasks on our phones without constant prompting, potentially freeing us up to do other things. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 In negotiations, the Ukrainian side doesn’t present specific people to be included in exchanges but instead proposes freeing certain categories of prisoners. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Where previous generations tended to stall partway, the model could carry a researcher's experiment through to the end, freeing them to run more at once. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 The extra compression zipper shrinks the bulk of everything from linen dresses to matching sets, freeing up valuable suitcase space without sacrificing organization. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 By establishing a focused economic dashboard with reliable sources like FRED, executives can gain essential insights, avoid misleading headlines, and confidently navigate the economic landscape, ultimately freeing up valuable time and attention. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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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

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Verb

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
By liberating real-time data flows, financial institutions can gain a single, accurate source of truth.

— Jody Bhagat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Brighton face Norwegian outfit Tromso in the play-off round over two legs either side of Sunday’s opening Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of opening

Verb

Bulldozers are clearing land in the beloved national park, where wildlife roams and the scenery has been untouched for thousands of years.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
High pressure will build in Sunday, clearing the clouds and setting us up for a quiet start to the week.

— Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearing

Verb

So are artists living in these homes rent free in exchange for relieving homeowners of potential tax bills?

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2026
Campione supports re-prioritizing and accelerating infrastructure projects and relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of relieving

Verb

Fazio has criticized Lamont for not saving even more to shrink this hefty debt.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The aid workers who once regularly visited her village to help pregnant women had stopped coming, after foreign aid cuts by the United States shuttered a program aimed at saving mothers’ and babies’ lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of saving

Noun

The continent has the world’s youngest population, but several countries are still led by aging leaders whose political careers began decades ago, including former liberation figures now governing in a different era.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of liberation

Verb

The vast majority of artists who have stopped recording and releasing new music disappear from the rankings and are often never seen again.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Longstaff has had a very good pre-season and could play alongside Ethan Ampadu, releasing Anton Stach to take a more attacking role.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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