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as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Recent Examples of unlocked
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
The unlocked mobile hot spot is compatible with any 4G network as long as the connection is through a micro SIM card.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a brief cross-examination, defense attorneys used the testimony to highlight how Robb Elementary had issues with doors remaining unlocked.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
As previously reported by PEOPLE, thieves entered Sanders' residence through an unlocked door and allegedly stole $200,000 in items in 12 minutes’ time, according to Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In the past few weeks alone, the Grinch has been arrested for stealing packages off a porch, stealing presents from an unlocked car and more.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Sunday that there was a lack of security cameras near the unlocked classroom where the attack occurred.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
The flu virus attacks much like a thief looking for unlocked doors.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The family car in which the boy was found was reportedly unlocked at the time.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have unlocked a potential new treatment to target an incurable form of childhood cancer with the help of a fast-reproducing pest known for swarming kitchen produce.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The big one was Ben Johnson, the offensive whiz who unlocked Jared Goff and company, taking the Bears job in the NFC North.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
It was achieved with a fundraising campaign to reach $1 million that unlocked another $1 million matching donation.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
And the thing that really unlocked it all was the idea for the fourth act of that movie.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Had hormones unlocked that possibility?
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Fire Department investigators determined the truck had been left unlocked and the fire was set inside the passenger compartment.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
The unlocked mobile hot spot is compatible with any 4G network as long as the connection is through a micro SIM card.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a brief cross-examination, defense attorneys used the testimony to highlight how Robb Elementary had issues with doors remaining unlocked.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
As previously reported by PEOPLE, thieves entered Sanders' residence through an unlocked door and allegedly stole $200,000 in items in 12 minutes’ time, according to Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In the past few weeks alone, the Grinch has been arrested for stealing packages off a porch, stealing presents from an unlocked car and more.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Sunday that there was a lack of security cameras near the unlocked classroom where the attack occurred.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
The flu virus attacks much like a thief looking for unlocked doors.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The family car in which the boy was found was reportedly unlocked at the time.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have unlocked a potential new treatment to target an incurable form of childhood cancer with the help of a fast-reproducing pest known for swarming kitchen produce.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The big one was Ben Johnson, the offensive whiz who unlocked Jared Goff and company, taking the Bears job in the NFC North.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
It was achieved with a fundraising campaign to reach $1 million that unlocked another $1 million matching donation.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
And the thing that really unlocked it all was the idea for the fourth act of that movie.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Had hormones unlocked that possibility?
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
Adjective
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Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, wandered away from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown after a gate was allegedly left unlatched overnight.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Stafford depressurized the cockpit, matching the vacuum inside to the vacuum outside so that the hatch would not blow open and fly free from interior air pressure when it was unlatched.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead, DeSantis unleashed a rambling recap of the past seven years, with plenty of unsourced statistics, claims of victory that aren’t supported by reality, and wording often designed to obfuscate the most controversial parts of his tenure.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Attorney General Pam Bondi today posted an unsealed indictment in the case of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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The unsealed indictment charges Maduro with narco-terrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine and possession of machine guns and other weapons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After his starring role at the 2024 European Championship, Bellingham appeared to have the position locked down, but Rogers’ rapid ascent, coupled with a slight dip in Bellingham’s attacking output, has loosened that hold.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Government spending ramped up to try to alleviate the economic fallout, and agencies loosened some spending restrictions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2019
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With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.—
Melanie Reffes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The retelling of how that night and the chaotic days that followed unfolded is based on a historical review of unclassified government documents, archived news articles, books, interviews with researchers, and more.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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