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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
Consider streamlining a recurring task with a template, because consistency reduces stress and frees time for more complicated projects.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
If Bellinger is a $40 million-plus player, why not sign Bo Bichette, the younger, better player who frees the team from the Anthony Volpe delusion?
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
License plate readers are a practical, commonsense tool that helps law enforcement respond faster and, ultimately, frees up officers to focus on community engagement and prevention.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Psychologically, this frees him from the curse of the suicidally idle rich.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
If Bellinger is a $40 million-plus player, why not sign Bo Bichette, the younger, better player who frees the team from the Anthony Volpe delusion?
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
License plate readers are a practical, commonsense tool that helps law enforcement respond faster and, ultimately, frees up officers to focus on community engagement and prevention.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Psychologically, this frees him from the curse of the suicidally idle rich.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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In addition to sparing readers a confrontation with the luminous now of the Notification Center, Cash also liberates the Flynns from the always-too-late pop-culture references that constrain many internet novels.—
Gideon Leek,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Clearing missions liberates the different Hyrule regions from Ganondorf's control and earns resources to level up your characters and their weapons.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Once the front clears, temperatures will tumble throughout the day and especially into Thursday night.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz in a move that clears his $10 million salary off Cleveland’s books, league sources told The Athletic.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves that pressure.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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When wrap is finally called, Balfe releases the metaphorical pressure valve, letting the waterworks flow.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the agency releases hiring and unemployment numbers for January on Wednesday, they are expected to show that businesses, government agencies and nonprofits added about 80,000 jobs last month — modest but up from 50,000 in December.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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What redeems him, at least in the reader’s eyes, is Catherine’s love.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabriel And Lil'Jordan Humphrey totally redeems himself.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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