Synonyms for

Unloading

Verb / ʌˈnləʊdɪŋ / Another word for unloading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remove or discharge the contents of (a container, truck, ship, etc.); to take something out of a vehicle or container

Synonyms & similar words

loading offload unlade drop unload dropoff setdown discharge putdown offloading discharging emptying unpacking dismantling removing evacuating clearing draining depleting voiding unburdening disburdening disembarrassing disencumbering shedding jettisoning

Synonyms by register

Formal

discharging unburdening emptying offloading

Informal

dumping unloading the truck getting rid of taking off

Literary

unlading disgorging

Antonyms

loading charging filling stocking equipping arming supplying

Common collocations

  • unloading cargo
  • unloading goods
  • unloading the truck
  • unloading the ship
  • unloading the plane
  • unloading the trailer
  • unloading the contents

Word family

noun unloading
verb unload

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of removing goods or cargo from a vehicle or container. Can also refer to relieving oneself of a burden or responsibility.

Example sentences

  1. The workers are unloading the truck.
  2. I helped my mom with unloading the dishwasher.
  3. Can you help me with unloading the boxes from the car?
  4. The ship is unloading cargo at the port.
  5. The store is unloading its inventory before closing down.

Quotes

  • The first step in unloading a problem is to articulate it clearly and completely.
  • I like to think of sales as the ability to gracefully persuade, not manipulate, a person or persons into a win-win situation.
  • The unloading of the express cars continued through the night.

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