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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Their voices overlapped, unleashing a tsunami of worries as the group spoke with Joseph Horras, a Garden City attorney.
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Ann Saphir, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This effort to help end the war with Russia and prevent a future one comes as Russia unleashed one of its largest airstrikes overnight, firing more than 600 drones and missiles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
Their voices overlapped, unleashing a tsunami of worries as the group spoke with Joseph Horras, a Garden City attorney.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
Two years ago, Hurricane Lee grew with surprising speed while barreling offshore through the Atlantic, unleashing violent storms and rip currents.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 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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