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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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
The coastal town of Grindavík was evacuated after a 2023 eruption unleashed lava moving at 7,400 cubic meters per second, the fastest ever recorded.
—Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Wednesday season 2 unleashed its first four episodes on August 6, introducing many new characters to the shadowy halls of Nevermore Academy.
—EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The moment the celluloid begins to reel, an inner tiger is unleashed.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unleash. Accessed 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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