1
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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2
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
And while vowing to prevent weaponization of government, Trump unleashed a wave of retribution that targeted not only perceived political enemies in both parties, but also critics in broader areas of American life like law firms, federal judges and the press.
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Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
It was withdrawn when Microsoft first unleashed it on the world, and was put through a privacy and security sheep dip before its second coming.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Swanson said the one-day spring training shoot was a fun experience, but the easily embarrassed ballplayer initially struggled to unleash his inner Justin Timberlake.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Naturally, this blows up in her face and unleashes a terrible threat into the world.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
It was withdrawn when Microsoft first unleashed it on the world, and was put through a privacy and security sheep dip before its second coming.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Swanson said the one-day spring training shoot was a fun experience, but the easily embarrassed ballplayer initially struggled to unleash his inner Justin Timberlake.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Naturally, this blows up in her face and unleashes a terrible threat into the world.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slashed crash reporting requirements and loosened safety requirements for test vehicles, giving the auto industry more room to experiment, though whether that's at the expense of public safety remains to be seen.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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For the first time this series, the Avalanche were scrambling, loosening up offensively, which invariably loosened things up defensively.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Spring was released on personal recognizance after a Worcester judge entered not guilty pleas on her behalf during an arraignment on Friday.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Users pay a monthly fee, from $199 to $359 a year, and receive free hardware updates when new models are released.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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The move also unlocks real cross-sell potential: combining FIS’s debit processing with Global’s credit capabilities.—
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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At $359 a year, the membership unlocks ECG on demand, daily blood pressure insights, and guidance on building habits to improve longevity.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Privacy advocates express concerns about potential data sharing and tracking across states.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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