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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
Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The guards’ anonymity unleashed aggression in them.
—William Robiner, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of 2024’s Invincible Shield, Judas Priest became the first metal act to release albums 50 years apart, as their debut LP, Rocka Rolla, was unleashed in 1974.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
One barrier cited in follow-up research was concern among some visitors about unleashed dogs in rural areas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
After agents repeatedly ordered protesters to move out of the road, a tear gas canister was unleashed on the crowd.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Weeks later another Waymo hit an unleashed dog in the city.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
President Joe Biden was in office, Russia had yet to invade Ukraine, and ICE agents had not been unleashed on American cities.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
His death, the second deadly interaction between federal agents and residents in the city this month, unleashed protests across the state and the United States.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
In true February college basketball fashion, Tang unleashed his aggravation about his torpedoing season.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
As political leaders unleashed a series of pointed statements Friday, the Bureau of Reclamation released new projections that show one of the river system’s major reservoirs could be in peril as soon as this summer.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
By Jeran Wittenstein and Ryan Vlastelica | Bloomberg The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In a series of opposition letters, the cities unleashed a torrent of criticism.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The video unleashed a flood of tips, NBC News reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
When the Russian army unleashed its large-scale air and ground invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there was widespread expectation that the war would wrap up in Moscow’s favor relatively quickly.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The resentment this produced in Mattie, combined with the demanding work of single parenting and John’s physical abuse of her and Prince, unleashed toxic rage.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The guards’ anonymity unleashed aggression in them.
—William Robiner, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of 2024’s Invincible Shield, Judas Priest became the first metal act to release albums 50 years apart, as their debut LP, Rocka Rolla, was unleashed in 1974.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
One barrier cited in follow-up research was concern among some visitors about unleashed dogs in rural areas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
After agents repeatedly ordered protesters to move out of the road, a tear gas canister was unleashed on the crowd.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Weeks later another Waymo hit an unleashed dog in the city.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
President Joe Biden was in office, Russia had yet to invade Ukraine, and ICE agents had not been unleashed on American cities.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
His death, the second deadly interaction between federal agents and residents in the city this month, unleashed protests across the state and the United States.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
When Canty and one of the other boys approached him and asked for $5, Goetz unleashed a barrage of bullets and then fled the scene before police arrived.
—Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
In true February college basketball fashion, Tang unleashed his aggravation about his torpedoing season.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
As political leaders unleashed a series of pointed statements Friday, the Bureau of Reclamation released new projections that show one of the river system’s major reservoirs could be in peril as soon as this summer.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
By Jeran Wittenstein and Ryan Vlastelica | Bloomberg The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In a series of opposition letters, the cities unleashed a torrent of criticism.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The video unleashed a flood of tips, NBC News reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
When the Russian army unleashed its large-scale air and ground invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there was widespread expectation that the war would wrap up in Moscow’s favor relatively quickly.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
Adjective
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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
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Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, pleaded with President Lincoln to allow Blacks to be able to join the Union.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once loosened, use a plastic scraper or credit card to lift the residue.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dubai loosened Ramadan restrictions in 2021 in a bid to kickstart its tourism industry after COVID lockdowns.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More details on battery size, electric range, performance figures, and pricing will be released closer to its Australian launch in late 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But on Sunday, Torquay released a statement apologising to the fans, while also saying the issue had been a misunderstanding that had nothing to do with them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The idea was that, with unfettered freedom to research and lecture, faculty could pursue new knowledge and solutions propelling society forward, even if politically unpopular.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The main themes that Rubio hit were the profoundly damaging consequences of unfettered free trade and mass migration.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her judo training, combined with her freestyle training in wrestling last summer, has unlocked all sides.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Snider unlocked something in 2024 with Seattle and hopes to get back to that guy after a rough season last year.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, on multiple visits to the neighborhood, the two dogs were unchained in the yard during different times of the day and night, the Herald observed.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Knicks fans, no strangers to letdowns, put their rare bottle of optimism back on the shelf, unsure whether it will be uncorked for the playoffs.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sam Darnold uncorked a bomb looking for speedy Rashid Shaheed on third down.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Unleashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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