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
It’s addressed to an infant discovering the world, unburdened by the darkness that casts a shadow over the narrating mother.
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition, sharing your pregnancy loss with others can have a normalizing effect and help unburden you from carrying the weight of your grief alone.
—Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Those who support a more rehabilitative approach have hailed Gascón’s efforts as proof that pursuing a different tack can unburden the criminal justice system and help build lives and communities.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Success would unburden the House of Republican control — and create a bulwark against any effort to trample on D.C. self-determination.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition, sharing your pregnancy loss with others can have a normalizing effect and help unburden you from carrying the weight of your grief alone.
—Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Those who support a more rehabilitative approach have hailed Gascón’s efforts as proof that pursuing a different tack can unburden the criminal justice system and help build lives and communities.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Success would unburden the House of Republican control — and create a bulwark against any effort to trample on D.C. self-determination.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Aid groups are unloading food and other critical supplies in the Gaza Strip, after a monthslong blockade that has put children at risk of famine.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 May 2025
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Once Devon can unload caretaking duties for Bruce (their father), Simone says life is going to get really good for her.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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New & Noteworthy Help relieve occasional heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion and stress with Pepcid Soothing Gummies, Heartburn Relief + Stress Relief dietary supplements.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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These memory foam flip-flops have arch support that’ll help relieve pressure on your joints, according to the brand.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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“Unburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburden. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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