1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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2
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unload
Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
These aircraft would have unloaded US troops near the compound to capture the president.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
High schoolers regularly volunteer to unload trucks for the local senior center and help set up dinners at the Knights of Columbus.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In San Martin that day, a helicopter landed, unloading between 20 and 30 soldiers who entered a property and detained five people who had been sowing grass and tending to pastures, the complaint said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
These aircraft would have unloaded US troops near the compound to capture the president.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
High schoolers regularly volunteer to unload trucks for the local senior center and help set up dinners at the Knights of Columbus.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In San Martin that day, a helicopter landed, unloading between 20 and 30 soldiers who entered a property and detained five people who had been sowing grass and tending to pastures, the complaint said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
Verb
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Anyway, the next day, the chefs are unpacking their dehydrators, and Brandon is disappointed to find that his meringues didn’t really dry out.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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It was dumped in front of someone's house.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nicky, who had been dumped by his ex the day before, is also at the airport and contemplating whether or not to board his own flight to California for his brother’s wedding amid his heartbreak.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah resumed firing rockets from Lebanon into Israel, and Israel has sent troops into Lebanon, urging residents of whole neighborhoods of Beirut to evacuate.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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If told to evacuate, do so immediately.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Supporters say her work helped broaden conversations around art, sexuality and censorship, while preserving pieces that might otherwise have remained hidden or discarded.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl; discard any lumps.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The child was not dehydrated and was discharged.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Four have been discharged from hospital, Derbyshire police said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In her upcoming dark comedy, which will be released on April 10, Diaz—who plays Reeves’s best friend—will be ditching her signature lob in favor of waist-length long blonde waves.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tournament organizers immediately asked Day to ditch the vest for the rest of the week — and Day complied.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With three games left, the Nets are losing ground on the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings in the race for the best odds, even as individual players keep stacking auditions that matter to their futures, whether that’s in Brooklyn or elsewhere.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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One day after they were pounded 14-2 in this World Series rematch, the Blue Jays extended their losing streak to six games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Babies unburdened by layers of jackets were seen pushed in strollers on Wednesday as temperatures hit around 70 degrees.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Startups, unburdened by entrenched processes and office politics, were found to fare considerably better.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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