as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
uncorked her emotions once she was alone in her room
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Recent Examples of uncork
DeMar DeRozan clocked that Jones’ hand was where it shouldn’t be, uncorked into a shooting motion and invited contact.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
There, Dragone uncorked a bottle of the estate’s refreshing Malvasia Greco di Basilicata and filled my glass.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The vibe is exploratory and celebratory, where the best Champagnes are uncorked in sharing the joy and energy of the moment.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Tyler is an upbeat, engaged presence, a blur of motion in a bow tie or snappy hat, delivering plates or uncorking bottles of wine.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
There, Dragone uncorked a bottle of the estate’s refreshing Malvasia Greco di Basilicata and filled my glass.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The vibe is exploratory and celebratory, where the best Champagnes are uncorked in sharing the joy and energy of the moment.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Tyler is an upbeat, engaged presence, a blur of motion in a bow tie or snappy hat, delivering plates or uncorking bottles of wine.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal group have paralyzed some cities through blockades and attacks on property and security forces.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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The family is known for murdering its own members, planning atrocities with wildfire, and generally unleashing a draconian rage on the commoners of Westeros.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Use a toothbrush to scrub the inside of the base and around all openings to loosen any mineral buildup.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Since slow cookers work using steady, low heat, the appliance can help loosen buildup, dissolve residue, and refresh small household items more efficiently than soaking in a sink or basin.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Uncork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncork. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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