free from

ADJECTIVE

devoid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare barren lacking vacant

WEAK

bereft deficient denuded destitute innocent needed sans unprovided with void without

Antonyms

STRONGEST

full

WEAK

complete filled

VERB

drain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bleed consume deplete diminish divert dry empty exhaust pump reduce sap siphon strain suck tap use up

STRONG

abate bankrupt catheterize debilitate decrease devitalize dissipate draft evacuate expend fatigue finish impoverish lessen milk quaff spend swallow tax waste wear weary withdraw

WEAK

bleed dry draw off drink up filter off get last drop get rid of gulp down pump out suck dry tire out wear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build expand extend fill grow increase invigorate strengthen

STRONG

energize enlarge hoard keep raise refresh save

WEAK

pour

Example Sentences

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Washington and Tehran have been contesting some of the deal’s finer points, including whether passage through the key waterway will be free from tolls.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

"Amid global geopolitical pressures, the market needs certainty that monetary policy, financial supervision and market stabilisation remain independent and free from political intervention," added Central Bank Asia chief economist David Sumual.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Pratt has an edge ... but it’s not free from doubt at this point,” Yaroslavsky said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"The river has a right to perform its natural functions and be free from pollution," said Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, who signed the charter on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Ben and Mary Anne found themselves in an upstairs room alone and free from the stares and sympathies of the wives.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

free from

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