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as in unloads
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 relieves
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 unburdens
In the car, Henry unburdens himself by telling Yas the full truth about his father’s death.
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Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
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An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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After his dreams are all but dashed, Shah unloads on himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 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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The programming is designed for all fitness levels and also relieves tension, reduces stress and supports hormonal and metabolic health.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sleep rids the brain of toxins and affects the lungs and energy.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
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CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eliminating the cab opens up 360-degree sensor coverage across cameras, LiDAR, and radar, and frees payload capacity.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Unburdens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburdens. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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