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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Examples of unleash in a Sentence
The storm unleashed its fury.
The editorial unleashed a torrent of angry responses.
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement As the 17-year-old paces and wipes at his face, another youth runs into the room and unleashes a flurry of punches, knocking him down and kicking him in the head as a female probation officer standing nearby appears to check the time on her watch.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
State dinners are often viewed as a glamorous tool in the arsenal of diplomacy, where the charm offensive is unleashed on allies − and even adversaries − with whom greater partnership is desired.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
It’s often forgotten, however, that the disinflationary process that Volcker unleashed in fits and starts took a half-decade to fully play out.
—Tom Saler, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Continuing storms are forecast to unleash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes Tuesday through Thursday, threatening tens of millions of Americans from eastern Texas to the Southeast coast.
—Christina Maxouris, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
In an interview with GQ, the 47-year-old comedian unleashed his thoughts about the recent shift toward serving full meals — and drinks — at movie theaters.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The novel is organized around the chaos that is unleashed when a trio of alienated friends—Hero, Thea, and Sofie—reunite in the city for Sofie’s bachelorette party.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
Continue reading … 'ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM' – Truckers unleash on Biden for pushing big-rig EVs.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
In particular, his decision to launch an unusual TV commercial in 2000, unleashing that squawking duck mascot, supercharged Aflac’s business and helped change how all insurance is marketed today.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
State dinners are often viewed as a glamorous tool in the arsenal of diplomacy, where the charm offensive is unleashed on allies − and even adversaries − with whom greater partnership is desired.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
It’s often forgotten, however, that the disinflationary process that Volcker unleashed in fits and starts took a half-decade to fully play out.
—Tom Saler, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Continuing storms are forecast to unleash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes Tuesday through Thursday, threatening tens of millions of Americans from eastern Texas to the Southeast coast.
—Christina Maxouris, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
In an interview with GQ, the 47-year-old comedian unleashed his thoughts about the recent shift toward serving full meals — and drinks — at movie theaters.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The novel is organized around the chaos that is unleashed when a trio of alienated friends—Hero, Thea, and Sofie—reunite in the city for Sofie’s bachelorette party.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
Continue reading … 'ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM' – Truckers unleash on Biden for pushing big-rig EVs.
—Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
In particular, his decision to launch an unusual TV commercial in 2000, unleashing that squawking duck mascot, supercharged Aflac’s business and helped change how all insurance is marketed today.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
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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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