unburdening

verb

present participle of unburden
1
as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it

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2
as in relieving
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 unburdening The narrator observes that being able to share the big secret with someone brings unburdening relief. — 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 Maybe that’s why companies like RadAI, which focus on unburdening the physician’s workflow rather than subbing in for their expertise, have been so successful. — Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unburdening
  1. unloading
  2. relieving
  3. ridding
  4. freeing
Verb
  • This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China's eastern Shandong province.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
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  • The salicylic acid helps gently remove flakes while relieving any irritation and itchy feelings.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Best July 4th Bose Headphone Deal Bose QuietComfort The Bose QuietComfort Headphones claim absolute silence by fusing industry-leading active noise cancellation mechanics with plush, pressure-relieving over-ear cushions.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of relieving
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  • The first step this shampoo takes is ridding your scalp of (in my case, probably years) dead cells and product buildup.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • After the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army ransacked the site and salvaged all the leftover artillery for future military use, ridding the battleground of most of its weaponry.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of ridding
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  • The Tigers passed on adding Go, who has spent time in the minors with the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and Tigers since 2024, freeing him up to join the Twins.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of freeing

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