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as in to loosen
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail
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as in to release
to find emotional release for
lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday
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Recent Examples of unleash
While Alligator Alcatraz’s remote location and surrounding wildlife are part of a weird and creepy fantasy where nature is weaponized to imprison thousands, make no mistake — the facility is the weapon, unleashing harm on immigration detainees and the vulnerable surrounding ecosystem alike.
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
As new capabilities arise, AI will unleash new value creation.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
These new bills could unleash the power of the state’s executive branch on doctors and others suspected of helping pregnant people terminate their pregnancies.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In the 90-plus degree heat Tuesday, Maya Barbarito, 11, the youngest and smallest member of the team, was out at Guilford High, well before practice, unleashing fierce swings in the batting cage with her father pitching.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
As new capabilities arise, AI will unleash new value creation.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
These new bills could unleash the power of the state’s executive branch on doctors and others suspected of helping pregnant people terminate their pregnancies.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In the 90-plus degree heat Tuesday, Maya Barbarito, 11, the youngest and smallest member of the team, was out at Guilford High, well before practice, unleashing fierce swings in the batting cage with her father pitching.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Sabrina Carpenter is loosening her leash on Man’s Best Friend ahead of its release date, with the pop star playing the album for a group of lucky fans who got to hear it before the rest of the world at an exclusive event on Wednesday (Aug. 13).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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When leaders embrace acceptance, the ego loosens its grip.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Blockbusters are released in five or six languages at once.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the premiere date, Peacock also released a first-look image from the series.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Power 4 conference can unlock creativity, ensure fair competition at the highest level, create equality and drive college athletics into the future.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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His strength could unlock new fronts when the Patriots deploy heavy personnel or want to kick him inside as an interior rusher in subpackages.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee business owners express concerns to Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the negative impacts of Trump administration tariffs.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At least one Texas official expressed frustration with FEMA's call center performance and blamed cuts to the agency.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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