1
as in to unload
to empty or rid of cargo
the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it
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as in to relieve
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a generous friend unburdened her of that particular financial worry
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Recent Examples of unburden
The narrator observes that being able to share the big secret with someone brings unburdening relief.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Prevc is left with only history after unburdening the weight of his promise.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But Nevils is doing more than just unburdening herself.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Of Landfair unburdening herself of the anchor that came with saying her name aloud.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Prevc is left with only history after unburdening the weight of his promise.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But Nevils is doing more than just unburdening herself.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Of Landfair unburdening herself of the anchor that came with saying her name aloud.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unburden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unburden
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Policy for transporting firearms Amtrak requires firearms on its trains to be declared, unloaded, secured in a hard case and to meet certain size and weight requirements.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jerusalem — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of knowingly allowing grain stolen by Russia to be unloaded at Israeli ports, threatening to impose sanctions on anyone involved in the shipments, which Kyiv says have continued despite multiple appeals to Israeli officials.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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This measure also relieves pressure on the broader state budget by leaving more funds available for priorities like Medicaid, behavioral health, infrastructure, and public safety.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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We are relieved that the President and the First Lady are safe and strong.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Unburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburden. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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