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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
There’s even an ability to autohack at the expense of a meter that unleashes Diana’s ultimate attack when its full.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood visitors will be cast as extras in a monster movie that goes off the rails when a villainous character known as The Phantom Director unleashes Universal Monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man during the park’s Universal Fan Fest Nights.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.
—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
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood visitors will be cast as extras in a monster movie that goes off the rails when a villainous character known as The Phantom Director unleashes Universal Monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man during the park’s Universal Fan Fest Nights.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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Gabbard's office releases an annual report showing the number of foreign surveillance targets and number of searches likely to identify an American.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although either of the two models are more than adequate, the extra $100 for the higher end model gives you twice the storage and the Touch ID, which not only unlocks the computer but many apps as well.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bobby, who shares Sophie with ex-wife Kate Connelly, frequently expresses pride over his daughter’s accomplishments.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In her new British Vogue cover story, Charli expresses a general ennui toward pop stardom.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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“Unleashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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