as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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Recent Examples of liberation
Neither survived until Auschwitz’s liberation in January 1945, but the exact circumstances of their deaths are unknown.
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Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations.
—Veralyn Williams, NPR, 25 June 2025
In truth, planning is the ultimate act of love and liberation.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 2025
The group was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of accelerated change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations.
—Veralyn Williams, NPR, 25 June 2025
In truth, planning is the ultimate act of love and liberation.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 2025
The group was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of accelerated change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberation
emancipation
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After emancipation, many formerly enslaved rural people in Texas moved to urban areas, especially frontier towns like Austin and San Antonio, which were less oppressive than parts of the state such as East Texas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Today, Juneteenth has become a global celebration embraced by the African diaspora as a powerful reminder of emancipation, resilience, and joy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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