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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
This frees teams to focus on higher-value activities such as innovation and customer relationship building.
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Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Automate everything Automating boring, repetitive tasks frees your time for hitting revenue and profit goals, which in turn, increases the value of your business.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That frees Charlie Coyle to play up in the top six with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand, which has clicked very well since being united.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, holiday distractions are an overall factor and the hope is for more traction as time frees up.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, leveraging technology to automate routine tasks—guided by older members’ insights—frees up time for creativity and strategic planning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This frees Herro up for the triple as Jalen Duren is in drop coverage in an effort to cover Adebayo and Herro at once.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Moving beyond keywords frees us from chasing rankings and helps deliver the authentic, valuable experiences that users seek.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This frees up Hope to be a tyrant to the wedding planning committee.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Automate everything Automating boring, repetitive tasks frees your time for hitting revenue and profit goals, which in turn, increases the value of your business.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That frees Charlie Coyle to play up in the top six with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand, which has clicked very well since being united.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, holiday distractions are an overall factor and the hope is for more traction as time frees up.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, leveraging technology to automate routine tasks—guided by older members’ insights—frees up time for creativity and strategic planning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This frees Herro up for the triple as Jalen Duren is in drop coverage in an effort to cover Adebayo and Herro at once.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Moving beyond keywords frees us from chasing rankings and helps deliver the authentic, valuable experiences that users seek.
—Kevin Dam, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This frees up Hope to be a tyrant to the wedding planning committee.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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Mickey 17 now opens March 7, 2025, while Sinners bows on April 18, 2025.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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