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as in to loosen
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail
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as in to release
to find emotional release for
lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday
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Recent Examples of unleash
But mature people can separate the flawed man from his achievements and can understand the historical magnitude of what his discovery unleashed.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Historically low borrowing costs and the rise of remote work unleashed a boom in demand for housing in the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Storms can be spotty and short-lived, while others can unleash strong winds, flashes of lightning and torrential downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Thomas saw two men – wearing Commanders’ jerseys – unleashing a flurry of punches on another man in a blue Giants shirt.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Historically low borrowing costs and the rise of remote work unleashed a boom in demand for housing in the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Storms can be spotty and short-lived, while others can unleash strong winds, flashes of lightning and torrential downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Thomas saw two men – wearing Commanders’ jerseys – unleashing a flurry of punches on another man in a blue Giants shirt.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
Verb
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The movement mirrors a human stretch meant to loosen the upper body.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Always give the fabric a good shake outdoors to loosen and release excess dirt and dust before placing microfiber cloths in the machine.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to reports, the 49ers are releasing Marquez Valdes-Scantling with an injury settlement.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, large crowds of demonstrators gathered on Saturday, urging the government to pressure Hamas to release the bodies.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Based in Los Angeles, Ben will help advance our slate and deepen our relationships with buyers and distributors to further unlock TIME Studios’ potential.—
TIME PR,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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The car's manual would tell of any emergency handles for escape and whether there's a reserve for the electrical system that will unlock the doors or windows if the engine fails, an expert told the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Community members expressed their emotions in the aftermath of the shooting.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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