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unloosen

verb

ˌən-ˈlü-sᵊn How to pronounce unloosen (audio)
Definition of unloosennext
as in to loosen
to set free (from a state of being held in check) a relaxing bath unloosened all the mental and physical tension that had been building throughout the day

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  1. loosen
  2. unleash
  3. unloose
  4. release
Verb
  • At least three other attempts to loosen smog check requirements for older cars have failed to make it to the governor’s desk since 2016.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Step 6 Run a small offset spatula around edges of cake to loosen, then invert out onto rack.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosen
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  • Stopping the run is critical to unleashing the Giants’ pass rush.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Arguments over military action too often began with what America was capable of doing rather than what its actions might unleash.
    — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unleash
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  • In a long, cozy sequence in the season’s first episode, Sam cooks breakfast for her sleeping household, sizzling sausage and frying eggs in a private ritual that’s best appreciated before her daughters rise and unloose chaos.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2020
  • On his final attempt, Kovacs unloosed a throw of 73-4 to assume the lead.
    — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, 25 June 2017
Definition of unloose
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  • Later, Omar Marmoush failed to release Andy Robertson on the overlap, with Mohammed Kudus waiting unmarked for a ball in the middle.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lynx masters terrain DEEP Robotics has released new footage showing its Lynx wheel-legged robot navigating a harsh red desert terrain, highlighting the machine’s ability to operate across loose sand, steep slopes, and uneven ground.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of release
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“Unloosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloosen. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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