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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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Prince, the at times outrageous, androgynous, one-man-band performer and producer, backed up his genius rep by pulling off one of the most unlikely coups in rock history after unleashing the multi-platinum 1984 Purple Rain soundtrack and Oscar-winning film.
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
The uncertainty unleashed by the immigration raids threatened more than weekly sales.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Based on the classic Chris Van Allsburg picture book, Jumanji centers on a pair of kids (played by Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce) who find a magical board game that unleashes its dangers into the real world.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Artificial intelligence has unleashed the most upheaval within the industry since Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
The uncertainty unleashed by the immigration raids threatened more than weekly sales.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Based on the classic Chris Van Allsburg picture book, Jumanji centers on a pair of kids (played by Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce) who find a magical board game that unleashes its dangers into the real world.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Artificial intelligence has unleashed the most upheaval within the industry since Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Noina uses her elbows, knees and feet to administer a satisfyingly joint-loosening Thai massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Travel costs are climbing, remote work has loosened the rules on where and how long people can roam, and a growing share of travelers are deciding that a stranger’s spare bedroom — or entire home — beats another $400-a-night hotel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That trust in people — not control from the center — is what unlocks human potential.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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In Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s The Finding of Moses, a dog spies a young girl whose presence unlocks the painting’s meaning.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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