1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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2
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unload
Or she was goaded into it by Harry, who clearly was eager to unload on the royal establishment.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In the clip, Wednesday can be seen unloading her weapons — including brass knuckles, a machete and a taser — while at airport security before returning to Nevermore Academy.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 3 June 2025
The tanks and vehicles will be unloaded from the train cars on June 9 in Jessup, Maryland, and transported to downtown Washington by truck.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 June 2025
It’s widely speculated that Paramount Global — if and when the Skydance deal happens — will also eventually unload declining legacy networks.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In the clip, Wednesday can be seen unloading her weapons — including brass knuckles, a machete and a taser — while at airport security before returning to Nevermore Academy.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 3 June 2025
The tanks and vehicles will be unloaded from the train cars on June 9 in Jessup, Maryland, and transported to downtown Washington by truck.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 June 2025
It’s widely speculated that Paramount Global — if and when the Skydance deal happens — will also eventually unload declining legacy networks.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
Verb
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Most people miss what triggers really mean: unpack them for success Most people mishandle emotional responses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The three of them unpacked how this show’s music has become the new focal point for fans week by week.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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After the recent spike in oil, investors should dump or bet against shares of automakers and airlines, while buying some technology stocks over the next month, if history is any guide.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Fans jumped at the chance to pair Jeremiah with Iris, a move that left Huda single and immediately at risk of getting dumped from the villa.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Fordow was reportedly evacuated before the U.S. strike, and key centrifuge and uranium stockpiles are now unaccounted for and instead of neutralizing Iran's nuclear capabilities, the war may have pushed Tehran closer to covert weaponization under a hardened doctrine, Toossi said.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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All evacuated to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine vessel.—
Mark Thiessen,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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One defense expert suggested that O’Keefe’s injuries were caused by a dog, backing up the defense’s theory that O’Keefe was beaten inside the home of a fellow cop, attacked by his dog and discarded outside during a blizzard.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Analysts say Ukraine is among the countries that are the most affected by land mines and discarded explosives as a result of Russia’s ongoing war.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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She's had to do months of work to regain some key internal functions as well as movement in her body, but after 125 days, Jones has been discharged from the hospital.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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He was discharged, as of a Thursday, June 12 update, and is now home with his dad and sister.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The former Victoria's Secret model ditched her lace bodysuit in a few wedding photos, and later changed into a strapless gown designed by Galia Lahav for her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Microsoft and Google have warned users for some time now to ditch passwords for passkeys.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Sox are on pace to lose 110 games and own the second-worst 81-game start (26-55) in franchise history.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Los Angeles County, which stood to lose nearly $20 million in annual federal HIV prevention funding, was looking at terminating contracts with 39 providers.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Cybersecurity is now a board-level discussion, but many organizations haven’t unlocked its full potential to unburden the business—and empower it to pursue new markets and drive profits.—
David Monnier,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Musk’s social media unburdening this week certainly wasn’t helpful to the cause.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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