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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
As Iran unleashes a wave of retaliatory drones strikes on critical infrastructure around the Persian Gulf, Ukrainian expertise in countering those drones appears to be in demand.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
After about a year of training, BMW unleashed a fleet of robots made by Figure AI in its plant at Spartanburg, South Carolina, last year as part of a pilot program to see how the automatons would do in real-world manufacturing conditions.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The sculpture depicts Krishna, the protector, raising a mountain with his left arm to shield cowherds from the wrathful storm unleashed by Indra—a pivotal motif in Khmer art.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Such an outcome could unleash a civil conflict that might well flood the Middle East with refugees, amplify the threat of terrorism, further destabilize the region, and draw in outside powers.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
After about a year of training, BMW unleashed a fleet of robots made by Figure AI in its plant at Spartanburg, South Carolina, last year as part of a pilot program to see how the automatons would do in real-world manufacturing conditions.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The sculpture depicts Krishna, the protector, raising a mountain with his left arm to shield cowherds from the wrathful storm unleashed by Indra—a pivotal motif in Khmer art.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Such an outcome could unleash a civil conflict that might well flood the Middle East with refugees, amplify the threat of terrorism, further destabilize the region, and draw in outside powers.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Shingles may crack or loosen, ice can harm flashing, and gutters can sag under frozen debris.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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There have been no similar moves to loosen data sovereignty rules elsewhere in the Gulf.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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His administration has already promised to release the nation’s oil reserves to relieve pressure and has eased sanctions on Russian oil, to the consternation of European leaders.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks passed before a guard finally unlocked Mitchell’s cell for a nurse.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Environmental advocates expressed alarm about orders to restart offshore drilling at the site of a devastating 2015 oil spill in Santa Barbara.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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