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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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
Security forces unleashed live ammunition, water cannons, and tear gas over protests in several cities, according to news agency Reuters.
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Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But instead of unleashing an economic dynamism that would silence his opponents, Gorbachev’s changes broke the Soviet system without creating a functional new one.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
The audience seemed to eat up the twisty comedy, which gives McKellen the opportunity to unleash one delicious putdown after another.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Amplified by rapid technological advances, directly funding patients and unleashing all providers to competition can organically create affordable, flexible, sustainable, and dynamic access that rural Amercians truly need.
—Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But instead of unleashing an economic dynamism that would silence his opponents, Gorbachev’s changes broke the Soviet system without creating a functional new one.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
The audience seemed to eat up the twisty comedy, which gives McKellen the opportunity to unleash one delicious putdown after another.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Amplified by rapid technological advances, directly funding patients and unleashing all providers to competition can organically create affordable, flexible, sustainable, and dynamic access that rural Amercians truly need.
—Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Drop the filters into the soapy water and soak them for 15-30 minutes to easily lift and loosen grease and gunk.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simply add a little broth to loosen the pasta before reheating or serving.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This year’s results covering 2023 and 2024, which were shared exclusively with Forbes, will be released tomorrow.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Agents detained two suspects – including one at the scene of the crime – but later released them and cleared them of any involvement.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, by cultivating a workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and heard, federal leaders can unlock the full potential of their workforce and inspire them to achieve extraordinary results, even amidst the most challenging of circumstances.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What’s the point of unlocking universal communication if our devices can’t even talk to one another?—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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