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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
Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 1 May 2026
His complicated legacy is book-ended by having unleashed nuclear bombs on Japan in 1945 and working to put the world back together over the next seven years of his presidency.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Allen’s comics get unleashed after Colbert’s final show airs on May 21.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The company’s failure to repay billions of dollars of wealth management products unleashed frustration among the lower and middle classes, many of whom had investments wiped out, provoking protests and threatening social stability.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The man in the mirror will be unleashed in Michael, an upcoming biopic about pop icon Michael Jackson.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
The tour unleashed immediate mixed reactions on social media.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The Americans had total dominance over Iraqi airspace but stood back as Saddam unleashed helicopter gunships on the rebels.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bot that, if unleashed, might be able to hack into banks, exfiltrate state secrets, and fry crucial infrastructure.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Reaction there to that major Supreme Court ruling this week that has unleashed a new round of mid-decade redistricting after the justices narrowed Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Frey unleashed his five-pitch arsenal, thwarting the Spartans most of the way.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
But the War on Terror persisted and mutated into nightmares in Iraq and Afghanistan, and then Syria, which unleashed that darkness in the form of terrorist states and a refugee crisis that spread anti-Muslim and anti-migrant hatred to Europe, the United States, and beyond.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' menu also features Dirty Soda, Oreo items Dunkin' has unleashed its own version of Dirty Soda, the company announced.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
His death unleashed a wave of violence in 20 states of the country.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Taveras unleashed a lifeline in a high-leverage spot, late in a game and with a full count.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
To recap, with eight seconds left in the game, and Lake Mary trailing 27-21, senior quarterback Noah Grubbs rolled to his right and unleashed a deep pass.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Cane Corso was unleashed in the front yard as Martin approached a neighbor.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 1 May 2026
His complicated legacy is book-ended by having unleashed nuclear bombs on Japan in 1945 and working to put the world back together over the next seven years of his presidency.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Allen’s comics get unleashed after Colbert’s final show airs on May 21.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The company’s failure to repay billions of dollars of wealth management products unleashed frustration among the lower and middle classes, many of whom had investments wiped out, provoking protests and threatening social stability.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The man in the mirror will be unleashed in Michael, an upcoming biopic about pop icon Michael Jackson.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
The tour unleashed immediate mixed reactions on social media.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The Americans had total dominance over Iraqi airspace but stood back as Saddam unleashed helicopter gunships on the rebels.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bot that, if unleashed, might be able to hack into banks, exfiltrate state secrets, and fry crucial infrastructure.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The departure of tenants unleashed a cascade of financial complications, court files show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Reaction there to that major Supreme Court ruling this week that has unleashed a new round of mid-decade redistricting after the justices narrowed Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Frey unleashed his five-pitch arsenal, thwarting the Spartans most of the way.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
But the War on Terror persisted and mutated into nightmares in Iraq and Afghanistan, and then Syria, which unleashed that darkness in the form of terrorist states and a refugee crisis that spread anti-Muslim and anti-migrant hatred to Europe, the United States, and beyond.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Dunkin' menu also features Dirty Soda, Oreo items Dunkin' has unleashed its own version of Dirty Soda, the company announced.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
His death unleashed a wave of violence in 20 states of the country.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Taveras unleashed a lifeline in a high-leverage spot, late in a game and with a full count.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
To recap, with eight seconds left in the game, and Lake Mary trailing 27-21, senior quarterback Noah Grubbs rolled to his right and unleashed a deep pass.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
Adjective
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An escaped convict who shot and killed a state trooper was found hiding in Pennsuco.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 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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Over the next 100 years, the rules of fashion loosened a bit.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Supreme Court loosened a provision of the Voting Rights Act that restricted redrawing congressional districts on the basis of race.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Emirates turned into a stage for unfettered jigs, pogos, salsas — whatever your dancing capabilities, anything went down a treat — as a club turned up the music and danced as one.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The corpulent body, unfettered Garments on display here include the corsetry of designer Michaela Stark, who posed herself for three of the new mannequins.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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But 21% had at least one firearm in the house unlocked and loaded - the least safe way possible to store a gun.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The cap just seems unchained now.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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On the second play of the spring game Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, quarterback Drake Lindsey uncorked a 74-yard completion to Cincinnati transfer receiver Noah Jennings to get to the 2-yard line.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Unleashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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