unloaded; unloading; unloads
1
a(1)
: to take off : deliver
(2)
: to take the cargo from
unload the truck
b
: to give outlet to : pour forth
unloaded her bitter feelings
2
: to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive
unloaded the pack animals
unloaded himself to his friend
3
: to draw the charge from
unloaded the gun
4
: to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : dump
5
: to hit or propel with a great release of power
unloaded his ninth homer
1
: to perform the act of unloading
2
: to release or deliver something especially with power
unloaded on the ball
3
: to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst
the coach unloaded on his players
unloader
noun
Examples of unload in a Sentence
It took four hours to unload the truck.
Could you help me unload the car?
After the ship docked, they unloaded its cargo.
I have to unload the groceries.
Most ships unload at another dock now.
The train made several stops to unload passengers.
Rumor has it that the manager wants to unload him. Maybe he'll be traded to another team.
She unloaded a huge amount of stock when prices fell.
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Even after sending Pro Bowl receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders earlier in the offseason, the 49ers were also reportedly still trying to unload Aiyuk's contract as well.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
As commuters unload from carpools passing through the parking lot of a Tri-Rail station on a recent weekday morning, they’re greeted by a symphony of construction while waiting for their trains.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The Kraken unload Burakovsky’s contract ($5.5 million salary-cap hit) without a burdensome buyout.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Fishermen still unload salmon and spot prawns by day, fueling restaurants like Steveston Seafood House and Pajo’s fish‑and‑chips shacks with stand-out catches.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
As commuters unload from carpools passing through the parking lot of a Tri-Rail station on a recent weekday morning, they’re greeted by a symphony of construction while waiting for their trains.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The Kraken unload Burakovsky’s contract ($5.5 million salary-cap hit) without a burdensome buyout.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Fishermen still unload salmon and spot prawns by day, fueling restaurants like Steveston Seafood House and Pajo’s fish‑and‑chips shacks with stand-out catches.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unload
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unload. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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unload
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un·load
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