unleashed; unleashing; unleashes
1
: to free from or as if from a leash : let loose
unleash the dogs
unleashing his anger
2
: to throw, shoot, or set in motion forcefully
unleashed a superb shot … to earn his side a point—
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The storm unleashed its fury.
The editorial unleashed a torrent of angry responses.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Being able to predict Martian auroras, which result from solar storms that also unleash harmful radiation, could provide future astronauts with crucial warning and time to take cover, scientists say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
Getty Images The shooting of Charlie Kirk unleashed a wave of conspiracy theories and misinformation, much of it coming from chatbots.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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unleash
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un·leash
ˌən-ˈlēsh 
: to free from or as if from a leash
unleash a dog
the storm unleashed its fury
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