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as in to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the animal rightists snuck into the laboratory in the middle of the night to liberate all of the monkeys
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as in to save
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
we were liberated from our financial woes when we hit the grand prize in the lottery
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Recent Examples of liberate
There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
There’s a growing recognition in Ukraine that liberating the occupied territories by force is not achievable.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 31 May 2025
The Handmaid's Tale ends with June, liberated from Gilead after helping take back Boston with Mayday, determined to reconnect with Hannah (Jordana Blake), who's been living under the name Agnes with a commander in Colorado.
—EW.com, 28 May 2025
The resistance group Mayday has liberated Boston from Gilead at last, but the nation of Gilead still exists in most of the rest of the United States, and June (Elisabeth Moss) still hasn’t been able to rescue Hannah (Jordana Blake).
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
There’s a growing recognition in Ukraine that liberating the occupied territories by force is not achievable.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 31 May 2025
The Handmaid's Tale ends with June, liberated from Gilead after helping take back Boston with Mayday, determined to reconnect with Hannah (Jordana Blake), who's been living under the name Agnes with a commander in Colorado.
—EW.com, 28 May 2025
The resistance group Mayday has liberated Boston from Gilead at last, but the nation of Gilead still exists in most of the rest of the United States, and June (Elisabeth Moss) still hasn’t been able to rescue Hannah (Jordana Blake).
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberate
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With its easy setup and free unlimited storage, family members can instantly share photos from anywhere.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Experts agree that the new political landscape has freed up states to explore other methods that may have struggled to hold up under a more liberal court.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Molly saves the day, grabbing a teapot from a closet, where she’s been saving a secret stash of cash.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Beachgoers in Florida sprung into action to try to save a 5-year-old who was drowning.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The traffic alert was released Sunday at 9:31 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 1:17 a.m. Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed from 167th Street to 179th Street on southbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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The victim — whose identity has not been released — was taken to the hospital in critical condition and is not expected to survive, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2025
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Once their reading log is filled, participants can turn the log in to redeem prizes.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Kane redeems himself, ties the game, 1-1 From the Edmonton blueline, defenseman Evan Bouchard quickly headmanned the puck to Viktor Arvidsson, who turned it to a flying Evander Kane.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The Oscar winner and nominee, respectively, star as Kevin McKay and Mary Ludwig, a bus driver and a teacher, who helped rescue a bus full of children.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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Stern, a multiple-tour combat veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy who now rescues people for a living, told Fox News Digital.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The individual was extricated by members of the Easton Fire Department, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2025
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The driver of the Saturn SUV was extricated from the car by the Aurora Fire Department and taken to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, according to the release, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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House Bill 168, introduced by Democrat Texas state Representative Jon Rosenthal, aims to prohibit all marriages involving individuals under 18, including those who are legally emancipated.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The 'Modern Family' star faced challenges growing up, including emancipating from her mother at 17.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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When a teen entrepreneur faces team members who aren't meeting deadlines for their custom sticker business, or when a teacher deals with students who seem disengaged during group projects, ChatGPT might suggest: Directive approach: Implement stricter deadlines with clear consequences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At times last season, Cardoso appeared to disengage entirely from the game in front of her.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Liberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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