DISEMBARRASSES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

disembarrasses

verb

present tense third-person singular of disembarrass

as in frees

to set free from entanglement or difficulty still struggling to disembarrass herself of the emotional baggage of a failed relationship

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Some industry analysts believe drivers will be more willing to pay for technology that frees up their time behind the wheel.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The strengthening formula reduces hair loss from breakage, plus frees the scalp of buildup, diminishes shedding, and makes hair look thicker.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of frees

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Anything that saves a little extra time during the holidays gets five stars from us.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2026
This level of financial clarity also saves attorneys’ time and fees because the hard conversations have been had in advance.

— Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of saves

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That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS GOSPEL QUEST — Popular Christian YouTuber releases biblical fantasy novel meant to challenge today’s dark content.

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Definition of releases

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It's based on a Russian fairy tale called the Firebird, which is about a young prince who rescues a coterie of princesses from an evil sorcerer.

— Libby Smith, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Some anti-immigration activists have targeted the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a 200-year-old volunteer force that rescues people in distress at sea, because it is often called out to meet the migrant boats.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rescues

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There is a more optimistic alternative — assuming a new incentive structure that disengages problem-solving and theorem-proving from jobs, advancement, and recognition.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Talent rarely disengages overnight, burnout does not strike out of nowhere and organizational trust does not vanish over a single meeting.

— Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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