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
According to a financial filing, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has unloaded some 3.3 million shares of his company.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The order to unload the trucks did not come from Jack Cooper or the Teamsters.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yara Nardi | Reuters Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unloaded more than 3.3 million shares of his company in a sale valued at roughly $736.7 million, according to a financial filing on Tuesday.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The order to unload the trucks did not come from Jack Cooper or the Teamsters.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yara Nardi | Reuters Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unloaded more than 3.3 million shares of his company in a sale valued at roughly $736.7 million, according to a financial filing on Tuesday.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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In a 179-page court filing submitted in 2024, prosecutors finally unpacked years of whispers and street talk in granular detail, laying out an explosive account of what allegedly happened before, during and after that fateful night in Las Vegas.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Alongside firsthand accounts from cops, journalists, and survivors, the series unpacks how fear spread through the streets, fueled by cryptic letters, a frenzied press, and a killer who seemed to be everywhere and nowhere at once.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Replace status dumps with two-way updates and invite feedback and surface risks early.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But if the Orioles are willing to dump him off for next to nothing, the Mets could explore the idea.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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Spanning over three decades, Syed’s work features discarded, everyday materials that are then woven into striking pieces.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This part of the process is a prime opportunity to check the expiration dates on all refrigerator contents and to discard items past their prime.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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The firearm did not discharge, and the four ran off.—
Karen Kucher,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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The patient’s medical evaluation did not require them to be admitted to the hospital, and they were later discharged into ICE custody.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 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 9 Jul. 2025.
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