as in to liberate
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
under the cover of darkness animal rights activists emancipated the inhabitants of the mink ranch
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Recent Examples of emancipate
African cultures contributed significantly to carnival traditions, as enslaved people who were newly emancipated brought their musical instruments, dance rhythms, singing styles, masks and costumes to the street.
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Sharene Shariatzadeh, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Additionally, a few months before this vote, the War Department had opened enlistment to the enslaved Americans in the state, and emancipated those who did so.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the anniversary of the independence of several Latin American countries that emancipated themselves from the Spanish monarchy is celebrated.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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Sharene Shariatzadeh, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Additionally, a few months before this vote, the War Department had opened enlistment to the enslaved Americans in the state, and emancipated those who did so.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the anniversary of the independence of several Latin American countries that emancipated themselves from the Spanish monarchy is celebrated.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emancipate
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Artist and rapper Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, herself formerly incarcerated and commissioned to create a new work for the Rikers women, worked with Ringgold, politicians, artists, philanthropists, and corrections officers to liberate the original painting.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tragically, Hunt notes, the same global commodity that may have helped liberate British women did the opposite for West Africans, who endured the Middle Passage in ever larger numbers to work as slaves in the Caribbean sugar fields and sweeten English tea.—
Marjoleine Kars,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The European Union will free up $840 billion in funding to funnel into defense across the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The man who ordered the attack was recently freed in the ceasefire-hostages deal.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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In November 2024, the Secret Service released its final mission assurance report on the Butler assassination attempt.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) released a statement regarding Knox, explaining their decision to disqualify him from the state tournament.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of times a year, a governor will appeal to the president to be rescued from a disaster.—
Kelly McKinney,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chappy, the gray baby seal that was rescued from downtown New Haven, Conn., has died due to gastrointestinal issues.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thus enfranchised, Hackman took on Richard Harris’ elegant killer English Bob with gusto, mixing in a bravura oratorical gavotte with ample kicks to the ribs, and summoning the Best Supporting Actor trophy.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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After the Third Reform Act of 1884, six of 10 adult Englishmen were enfranchised.—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Find even more tech deals at Walmart today, and keep on saving!—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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In addition, remote workers and people who are looking to save money have found benefits and freedom while living in a van.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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The month when winter’s icy grip starts to loosen, and the promise of spring is just around the corner.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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This helps loosen the lime’s membranes and break down the cell walls in the pulp, which can encourage the fruit to release more juice when squeezed. Try a little heat.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tubman’s father had been manumitted by his owner, but Brodess had inherited Tubman, hiring her and her siblings out to neighbors for seasonal work, whether trapping muskrats or clearing land.—
Casey Cep,
The New Yorker,
24 June 2024
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Grant would manumit his one enslaved servant, William Jones, in 1859.—
Harold Holzer,
WSJ,
1 Jan. 2024
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“Emancipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emancipate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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