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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
Policymakers should be working to unleash capital markets, not jam them up.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, a remake of the 1987 Stephen King adaptation led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Powell unleashes more than just impressive action skills and stunt work; as trailers have shown, audiences have never seen the guy quite so pissed off before.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Every bite unleashes a spicy, smoky, salty, creamy crescendo.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, a remake of the 1987 Stephen King adaptation led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Powell unleashes more than just impressive action skills and stunt work; as trailers have shown, audiences have never seen the guy quite so pissed off before.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Every bite unleashes a spicy, smoky, salty, creamy crescendo.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Burns went on to loosen monetary policy and help the president secure re-election in ’72.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The texture on the towel will help loosen and remove water spots.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, 85 scientists released a 459-page rebuttal to the DOE report, highlighting a large body of scientific literature pointing to how climate change can exacerbate droughts, floods, crop failures, and other disasters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The panel studying those cases released a report last year describing how the state child welfare agency missed warning signs and failed to protect dozens of children from dying of the illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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This will cover your initial $5 bet to unlock your bonus bets and the NFL Season Ticket discount.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But to unlock it, individuals must first master themselves.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of where the fans stand, Williams likes to express himself in that way.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City de Mexico, the railway, expressed its condolences to the victims' families and called on drivers to respect road signs and stop orders at railroad crossings.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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