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as in loosening
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 releasing
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 unleashing
Reddit Reacts The post struck a nerve with many Redditors, unleashing jokes, jabs and empathy.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But now these escalations are almost exclusively in one direction, with Israel unleashing its firepower on Gaza against a depleted Hamas.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Angry, resentful and financially struggling, the family ends up unleashing their rage and hunger on innocent victims.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video are unleashing a host of new movies that run the gamut of genres and tastes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
And for unleashing him the right way.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This time, former Vought CEO Stan Edgar and his granddaughter Zoe are the ones who save the day, with Zoe unleashing her toothed tentacles to efficiently rip Vikor’s head off.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Kuzminski said there’s a reason why a federal government should move cautiously when thinking about unleashing military might in American cities.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Large language models are unleashing a flood of slop that is threatening to degrade or even kill the internet.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But now these escalations are almost exclusively in one direction, with Israel unleashing its firepower on Gaza against a depleted Hamas.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Angry, resentful and financially struggling, the family ends up unleashing their rage and hunger on innocent victims.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video are unleashing a host of new movies that run the gamut of genres and tastes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
And for unleashing him the right way.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This time, former Vought CEO Stan Edgar and his granddaughter Zoe are the ones who save the day, with Zoe unleashing her toothed tentacles to efficiently rip Vikor’s head off.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Kuzminski said there’s a reason why a federal government should move cautiously when thinking about unleashing military might in American cities.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Large language models are unleashing a flood of slop that is threatening to degrade or even kill the internet.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashing
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Houseplant began in Canada in 2019, but after some US states began loosening cannabis restrictions, the duo expanded the company stateside.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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That remark cuts against one market narrative that loosening financial conditions might be fueling an asset bubble in tech.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Netflix sci-fi show will be releasing the final season in three parts.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt did this by releasing a controversial message to Congress, mainly about trusts and corporate corruption, around the same time that Hughes gave a speech about his own political future.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Features like full-color displays, dual smart unlocking options, and the shocfree™ suspension system help make every ride smoother, safer, and more intuitive—freeing riders from the stress of traffic and unreliable public transit.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Using a digital wristband, visitors can personalize their journey by selecting a Hogwarts house and unlocking interactive moments along the way.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Unleashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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