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as in loosened
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 released
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 unleashed
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 44-year-old unleashed serves up to 120 mph and praised her teenage partner’s poise.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Playing the boy, Ganymede, unleashed something in her.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Theory was unleashed and attacked Dawkins and Joe Hendry during the night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Hermeneutics—the work of interpretation once reserved for theological texts—was unleashed upon the world at large.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
And from there, titters occasionally came out as the unleashed host moved on to one of the highest forms of comedy, muskrat humor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
All hell is unleashed as the aliens representing all kinds of shapes and class divisions from that planet square off with the locals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
His serious, sometimes ponderous style is most vividly on display in Son of Saul, which uses the nervy technique of keeping the camera very close on one prisoner as hell is unleashed in the periphery.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
ABC News, 10 June 2026
Fox News contributor and OutKick founder Clay Travis unleashed on the National Football League in a heartfelt testimony regarding the cost of watching games from home.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains’ last remaining steelhead trout were dead, smothered by debris flows unleashed by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
During the performance, Jay-Z unleashed his thoughts on apparent spats with a few fellow rappers in a new, fiery freestyle.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 9 June 2026
After about a year of developing and carefully vetting the model, the team unleashed their new geobarometer on NWA 12774.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The demolition of McKim Mead and White’s masterpiece unleashed the preservation movement and a multigenerational tide of nostalgia, which should rightly get refracted into any new design.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The Angels unleashed five games’ worth of frustration on the Dodgers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Artificial intelligence has unleashed the most upheaval within the industry since Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Adjective
An officer responded to the call and encountered two unleashed dogs upon arrival.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 44-year-old unleashed serves up to 120 mph and praised her teenage partner’s poise.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Playing the boy, Ganymede, unleashed something in her.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Theory was unleashed and attacked Dawkins and Joe Hendry during the night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Hermeneutics—the work of interpretation once reserved for theological texts—was unleashed upon the world at large.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
And from there, titters occasionally came out as the unleashed host moved on to one of the highest forms of comedy, muskrat humor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
All hell is unleashed as the aliens representing all kinds of shapes and class divisions from that planet square off with the locals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
His serious, sometimes ponderous style is most vividly on display in Son of Saul, which uses the nervy technique of keeping the camera very close on one prisoner as hell is unleashed in the periphery.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
Taking the helm as bureau chief in 1980, Briscoe charted the waning years of Ferdinand Marcos’ authoritarian regime and the turmoil unleashed by the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Fox News contributor and OutKick founder Clay Travis unleashed on the National Football League in a heartfelt testimony regarding the cost of watching games from home.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains’ last remaining steelhead trout were dead, smothered by debris flows unleashed by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
During the performance, Jay-Z unleashed his thoughts on apparent spats with a few fellow rappers in a new, fiery freestyle.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 9 June 2026
After about a year of developing and carefully vetting the model, the team unleashed their new geobarometer on NWA 12774.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The demolition of McKim Mead and White’s masterpiece unleashed the preservation movement and a multigenerational tide of nostalgia, which should rightly get refracted into any new design.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The Angels unleashed five games’ worth of frustration on the Dodgers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Artificial intelligence has unleashed the most upheaval within the industry since Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
Adjective
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Residents in the region say they have been targeted by a coalition led by an escaped prisoner who had been condemned to life in prison before escaping.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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His car was found on the Turkey Creek Bridge near Denver, where he had been abducted by an escaped murderer, Joseph Corbett, looking for a quick get-rich scheme.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 1894, Will Purvis’ hanging also failed when the noose loosened.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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These cities loosened their zoning laws and other restrictions in recent years to build housing, helping bring down rents.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Pratt’s campaign team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment after the latest vote tallies were released Sunday night.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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For Mills, nothing beats the unfettered connection caving has to nature.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Critics worry about his unfettered access to a trove of intelligence.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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For College Football 27, MVP+ bundles seven-day early access on July 2, a monthly Ultimate Team pack for a year, every mascot unlocked, 150 Dynasty Coach Points, an exclusive Dynasty Skill Tree and 500 Road to Glory Skill Points.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Often the raconteur side is too unchained.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Weisswange glanced around at the machines on either side of us, all of them waiting for repairs, their tracks unchained and gun barrels angled upward.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It was delivered by the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, whose torso uncorked in a fit of frustration that sent his right elbow whipping toward Reid’s windpipe like a torpedo bat flying through the strike zone.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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