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as in released
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 opened
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 cleared
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 rid
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 saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Well, the Thirteenth Amendment left the country with 4 million freed slaves, undefined.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago.
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Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.
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ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
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Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
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Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
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Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The five other cases freed up by the bankruptcy judge have yet to proceed to trial.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The Lakers, meanwhile, could then be freed up to embrace a build around Doncic and Reaves.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
23 June 2026
After 42 years behind bars, Mayes is now being freed.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
The storm was less severe, but a key to that success was Texas’s investment in battery storage, which freed up three gigawatts of gas capacity and delivered $750 million in savings.
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Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Her colleague, Kurdish-Turkish reporter Ahmet Polad, has not been freed and his whereabouts were still not clear.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
In fact, the vast majority of freed people remained in the South.
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Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Well, the Thirteenth Amendment left the country with 4 million freed slaves, undefined.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago.
—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.
—
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
That freed up the full-backs to stay wide and cope with Japan’s switches.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The five other cases freed up by the bankruptcy judge have yet to proceed to trial.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The Lakers, meanwhile, could then be freed up to embrace a build around Doncic and Reaves.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
23 June 2026
After 42 years behind bars, Mayes is now being freed.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
The storm was less severe, but a key to that success was Texas’s investment in battery storage, which freed up three gigawatts of gas capacity and delivered $750 million in savings.
—
Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Her colleague, Kurdish-Turkish reporter Ahmet Polad, has not been freed and his whereabouts were still not clear.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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And there were already many claims being made for the nearly $4 billion worth of liberated slaves.
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Hungary’s new minister of culture, Zoltán Tarr, shares his vision for fostering freedom of expression in a liberated local art scene.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
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It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
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After 90-plus minutes of frustration and failure to break down cagey South Africa at SoFi Stadium, Canada made history in an instant when Alistair Johnston’s long pass into the box was cleared directly into the path of Eustáquio.
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In episode 2 of House of the Dragon season 3, which aired on Sunday, June 28, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) cleared the way for Rhaenyra to take control of the Red Keep.
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
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The technology is estimated to have saved an average of 190,000 lives each year between 2019-2021 as temperatures soared, according to the International Energy Agency.
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None of this generated the kind of headlines that a remote surgery possibly would have, but the reality has undoubtedly saved the lives of countless people.
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Those who have been rescued were receiving medical treatment a local health clinics, Duque said.
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The final four boys and their coach were safely rescued from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in the Chiang Rai province of northern Thailand.
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Each customer is limited to one coupon, which must be redeemed in the store.
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
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