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unloading

NOUN
discharge
Synonyms
STRONG
disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
Antonyms


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They can remain “capital light” and less levered since they are unloading large chunks of debt, often at a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Cleaning houses, working in a candle shop, babysitting, unloading trucks in a food terminal and finally the kitchen of local health food grocery the Turnip Truck, music was always in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Christianna crossed after unloading 74,000 tonnes of corn at the Iranian port of Bandar Imam Khomeini, passing Iran's Larak Island in the strait around 1600 GMT on Monday, Kpler data showed.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"Diesel has reached a price that's quite critical for us," said Le Quintrec, unloading sole and sea bass caught recently overnight at the port of Lorient.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Papa was unloading trucks and wagonloads of vegetables.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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