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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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
When federal agents are unleashed without restraint or oversight, the consequences are deadly—and the responsibility for this killing is on their hands.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Liquids are among the most difficult foodstuffs to render, and leafy greens, raw meats, and emulsions are where real artistry is unleashed.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Six years after Remedy unleashed Control in 2019, the Finnish video game studio is finally ready to give us the sequel.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
But Maduro stole the election and unleashed brutal repression.
—Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
The South Carolina congresswoman, who is also running in the state's 2026 gubernatorial election, unleashed on House leadership in the piece.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Could there be some offensive firepower left in Pérez's game waiting to be unleashed against major league pitching?
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Oh, and that shot Rust unleashed for the Penguins’ third goal wasn’t so bad, either.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Colin Sheeley, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
After dribbling once with his right hand, Brown unleashed a Eurostep to his left, splitting the two Raptors players.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The strike marks the first time in more than a year that Moscow has unleashed the Oreshnik, which can contain multiple warheads and carry either conventional or nuclear payloads.
—Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The first batch of season 4 episodes were released on Peacock Thursday night, and the biggest headline was a new twist unleashed by host Alan Cumming just minutes into the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
In his speech Thursday, Newsom credited the stark drop in violence to a flood of crime-fighting cash unleashed by the California Legislature.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As oceans get hotter, a range of climate impacts are being unleashed.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
When sovereign nations cooperate in a respectful and productive way, prosperity will be unleashed.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But one need not be attuned to meta-clever streaming shows to hear the skeptical call recently unleashed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
When federal agents are unleashed without restraint or oversight, the consequences are deadly—and the responsibility for this killing is on their hands.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Liquids are among the most difficult foodstuffs to render, and leafy greens, raw meats, and emulsions are where real artistry is unleashed.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Six years after Remedy unleashed Control in 2019, the Finnish video game studio is finally ready to give us the sequel.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
But Maduro stole the election and unleashed brutal repression.
—Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
The South Carolina congresswoman, who is also running in the state's 2026 gubernatorial election, unleashed on House leadership in the piece.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Could there be some offensive firepower left in Pérez's game waiting to be unleashed against major league pitching?
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Oh, and that shot Rust unleashed for the Penguins’ third goal wasn’t so bad, either.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
The videos that were posted on social media since Thursday also indicate that security forces likely unleashed a fierce and bloody crackdown across the country and that some protestors attacked government buildings.
—Colin Sheeley, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
After dribbling once with his right hand, Brown unleashed a Eurostep to his left, splitting the two Raptors players.
—Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The strike marks the first time in more than a year that Moscow has unleashed the Oreshnik, which can contain multiple warheads and carry either conventional or nuclear payloads.
—Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The first batch of season 4 episodes were released on Peacock Thursday night, and the biggest headline was a new twist unleashed by host Alan Cumming just minutes into the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
In his speech Thursday, Newsom credited the stark drop in violence to a flood of crime-fighting cash unleashed by the California Legislature.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As oceans get hotter, a range of climate impacts are being unleashed.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
When sovereign nations cooperate in a respectful and productive way, prosperity will be unleashed.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
Adjective
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Her grandfather was an escaped slave from Missouri who made his way to Grinnell via the Underground Railroad in 1859 and established himself there as a barber, according to historical records cited by the Drake Community Library.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Jan. 2026
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When an escaped Eleven finds her way to a diner (the image of a bald Brown in a hospital gown shoving fries into her mouth is indelible), Brenner’s team impersonates social services, kills the kind proprietor, but fails to apprehend her.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Investigators noted that the fitting likely loosened over time due to engine vibration.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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However, several Supreme Court decisions in the last several decades have loosened those restrictions and broadened what is permissible under the Constitution.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Whether on foreign or domestic policy, lawmakers have struggled to respond to an administration that moves with unfettered restraint and exceptional speed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The resort ditched the bulky furniture in 2016, replacing it with streamlined, unfettered pieces, neutral colors, and pops of Hawaiian artwork and textiles.—
Juliana Shallcross,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Miami unlocked the deep game just before halftime, taking advantage of a busted coverage for a 52-yard touchdown pass from Beck to Keelan Marion.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 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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Then, Williams uncorked the 46-yard game-winning bomb to Moore on their fourth play of overtime.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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Nix polished off the fourth touchdown when he five-step dropped, hitched up in the pocket twice, and uncorked a rocket up the seam for Troy Franklin on a motion-and-route concept the Broncos have made hay on most of the year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Unleashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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