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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
Meet your favorite heroes and unleash your inner nerd.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Then Necas unleashed one of the shots of the young NHL season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The 21st century has unleashed some truly impressive horror films.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Coach Ime Udoka will get to play mad scientist during the regular season, figuring out the best lineup combinations to unleash his roster’s unique blend of athleticism and size.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Then Necas unleashed one of the shots of the young NHL season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The 21st century has unleashed some truly impressive horror films.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Coach Ime Udoka will get to play mad scientist during the regular season, figuring out the best lineup combinations to unleash his roster’s unique blend of athleticism and size.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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If your windows are heavily dirty, let the solution sit for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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An internal investigation by Kenvue Brands LLC, the company that owns Neutrogena, revealed the brand’s Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes tested positive for a bacteria known as pluralibacter gergoviae, per information released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Each kit also includes a QR code that unlocks exclusive digital content, as well as a limited-edition sticker sheet celebrating the mash-up.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then comes Idea Mode, where voice notes become rich raw material, transcribed and reviewed later, unlocking your reflective mind.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prior to his death at 89, Jennifer said her dad was able to express his pride in her.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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