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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
The next drive Tagovailoa unleashes a half field heave into the end zone, throwing a 39-yard rainbow to Jaylen Waddle, who caught it in stride while beating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston.
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Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
In a special Halloween episode, Trump tearing down the East Wing unleashes a vengeful spirit, leading members of his administration to hold a seance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Prolonged isolation simply unleashes Jack from the moral strictures holding him back.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Then something shifts, and the movie unleashes a gauntlet of sadistic violence that's very effective at making the same viewers who found these characters intensely annoying a few scenes ago feel guilty for ever hating them.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Every week, Netflix unleashes a bunch of new content for viewers to stream.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
In a special Halloween episode, Trump tearing down the East Wing unleashes a vengeful spirit, leading members of his administration to hold a seance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Prolonged isolation simply unleashes Jack from the moral strictures holding him back.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Then something shifts, and the movie unleashes a gauntlet of sadistic violence that's very effective at making the same viewers who found these characters intensely annoying a few scenes ago feel guilty for ever hating them.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Every week, Netflix unleashes a bunch of new content for viewers to stream.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
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Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Below, Lokk unlocks her festival’s program and challenges to Variety.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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After she’s brutally assaulted on her wedding night by a powerful politician (Masaya Takahashi), Jeanne (Aiko Nagayama) makes a deal with the devil (Tatsuya Nakadai) that unlocks an extraordinary power in her — not only over men but over life and death.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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