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
Once back at a station, passengers can unload.
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Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This comes after the billionaire has unloaded more than 100 million shares in the past year alone.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
In some cases, aircraft crews unloaded aid in near-darkness, refueled and immediately switched to evacuation runs.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Karl pitched it to Baez, who, while running to his right, unloaded a pass downfield to English.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This comes after the billionaire has unloaded more than 100 million shares in the past year alone.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
In some cases, aircraft crews unloaded aid in near-darkness, refueled and immediately switched to evacuation runs.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Karl pitched it to Baez, who, while running to his right, unloaded a pass downfield to English.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The summit unpacked these findings across multiple panels and discussions featuring media executives, content creators and academics.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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While index funds have made markets more accessible and slashed management fees, BlackRock's Fink said that the funds are considered the ultimate long-term investors, and unlike active investors, don't usually dump stocks when corporate governance issues arise.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tropical Storm Melissa is effectively parked in the central Caribbean, dumping devastating amounts of rain on Haiti and Jamaica that has already claimed at least three lives and destroyed one bridge.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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If told to evacuate, do so immediately.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other residents of the apartment building and people living in nearby houses were evacuated amid the police’s investigation.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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She is accused of killing her 39-year-old boyfriend, David Carter, dismembering him then discarding his body parts along I-75 near Hancock, Ohio in September 2018.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cool the sauce completely, then strain and discard the solids, and pour it into the tray.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Within 24 hours, the mother and baby were discharged.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Winter break is increasingly becoming a time when families seek to ditch holiday stress and head to a destination where the focus is on time spent together without the pressure of having to plan daily activities.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Airbnb's 2025/2026 winter report reveals families are ditching big resorts for quiet charm and unexpected shores.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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All the original Hinas on Kele had to assume Jason was toast if new Hina lost, so why not even the score by losing and taking out an original Uli in Shannon instead?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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No team in the Championship has lost more than the nine points Wrexham have dropped from a winning position this term, a damaging trait that began on the opening day at Southampton when two stoppage-time goals turned a 1-0 win into a dramatic loss.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, focused commitment should reduce stress, unburden your mind of distractions, and sharpen your ability to prioritize.—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Working through his doubts with the help of others allowed Meinerz to reach an unburdening conclusion, one that helped turn him into a first-team All-Pro for the first time in 2024.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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