unleashes; unleashed; unleashing
1
: to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly
The storm unleashed its fury.
The editorial unleashed a torrent/flood of angry responses.
2
: to remove a leash from (an animal) so that it can freely run, attack someone, etc.
They unleashed the hounds.
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/unleash. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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