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as in loosens
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 releases
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 unleashes
Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
That pregnancy question is before this really unprofessional moment where Robby unleashes on Mohan.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
For Ryan’s mother, Julia (Taylor), Paul’s surprise visit unleashes a wary bitterness she’s long kept contained.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
In a biopic that chronicles Ray Charles' life, loves, vices and songs, Foxx unleashes his musical skills – the man's got a gift for piano playing and singing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
As Iran unleashes a wave of retaliatory drones strikes on critical infrastructure around the Persian Gulf, Ukrainian expertise in countering those drones appears to be in demand.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Now working as a stocker, Ash accidentally unleashes undead ghouls after reading from the Necronomicon, forcing him to take up his chainsaw yet again to save humanity from the Deadites.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
That pregnancy question is before this really unprofessional moment where Robby unleashes on Mohan.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
For Ryan’s mother, Julia (Taylor), Paul’s surprise visit unleashes a wary bitterness she’s long kept contained.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
In a biopic that chronicles Ray Charles' life, loves, vices and songs, Foxx unleashes his musical skills – the man's got a gift for piano playing and singing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
As Iran unleashes a wave of retaliatory drones strikes on critical infrastructure around the Persian Gulf, Ukrainian expertise in countering those drones appears to be in demand.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Now working as a stocker, Ash accidentally unleashes undead ghouls after reading from the Necronomicon, forcing him to take up his chainsaw yet again to save humanity from the Deadites.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
Verb
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Other people’s reactions bleed into your own experience; the boundary between self and crowd loosens.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1095 is a good piece of legislation tarred by a bad amendment that loosens requirements for public notices.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this multilingual ecosystem, Bollywood refers to the influential part of the industry located in Mumbai, which mostly releases films in Hindi.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each meal includes a collectible card pack featuring a photocard of art featuring either Huntr/X or the Saja Boys, and a Derpy the Tiger access card with a QR code that unlocks exclusive content via the McDonald's app.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each meal includes a collectible card pack featuring a photocard of art featuring either Huntr/X or the Saja Boys, and a Derpy the Tiger access card with a QR code that unlocks exclusive content via the McDonald's app.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Natasha, who has come from Wisconsin, expresses similar sentiments.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackson uncorks a deep pass to Dawn, but the attempt is a little too long.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Oct. 2025
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