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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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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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 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
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Michael Skakel was convicted of killing Martha Moxley, but freed from prison after a court deemed his lawyer incompetent.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Guanipa was freed earlier Sunday night after more than eight months in prison.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
He was freed in October 2025, seven months after a judge ordered his release.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That shift in mindset freed Shuster from the weight of expectations that had been holding him back for so long.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
The crew has now been freed from prelaunch quarantine until the next launch window.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The comments come after a federal judge ordered over the weekend that the pair be freed.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Boston also freed up two roster spots on the 40-man roster.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 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
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Michael Skakel was convicted of killing Martha Moxley, but freed from prison after a court deemed his lawyer incompetent.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Guanipa was freed earlier Sunday night after more than eight months in prison.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
He was freed in October 2025, seven months after a judge ordered his release.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That shift in mindset freed Shuster from the weight of expectations that had been holding him back for so long.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
The crew has now been freed from prelaunch quarantine until the next launch window.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The comments come after a federal judge ordered over the weekend that the pair be freed.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Boston also freed up two roster spots on the 40-man roster.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Mapping his passes received shows just how liberated Rogers is when searching for the ball.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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These can absorb liberated oxygen and convert it into uranium oxide instead of carbon dioxide.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Koda Holeman opened the match by defeating Jeremiah Reno by technical fall 17-2.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Several lanes of the highway remained closed Saturday afternoon while authorities cleared the scene.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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That deal and others that followed were cleared over the objections of top antitrust division staff including Slater.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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But what saved the boys in the end was planning—and a whole lot of daring.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Breathing deeply remains difficult, though she was relieved the ribs were not worse.—
DEREK GATOPOULOS,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Elliott was relieved when Guojun showed up for the embryo transfer.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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