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
Now, their distance and efforts are greatly reduced by autonomous mobile robots that can unload containers for the package delivery and supply chain management company with a speed of up to 650 cases per hour.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The milk was being unloaded from Aldi bags.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Arkansas head coach John Calipari unloaded on the current state of college basketball for allowing players to head back into college.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
No loading and unloading the car, no long morning commutes—just grab your gear and go.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The milk was being unloaded from Aldi bags.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Arkansas head coach John Calipari unloaded on the current state of college basketball for allowing players to head back into college.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
No loading and unloading the car, no long morning commutes—just grab your gear and go.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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Two of Cho’s tips for travel are to clear your space upon arrival with essential oils or sage, and to unpack your belongings right away, giving them room to stretch.—
Kyle Lucia Wu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Upon return, unpack away from the bedroom, heat treat your luggage, and run safe-to-dry items through the machine.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The storm arrived as predicted and by Tuesday morning had dumped several feet of fresh, unstable snow.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Bulls have lost 10 of their last 11 games, a result directly tied to their decision to dump the majority of their players on expiring contracts at the trade deadline.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the Kremlin was forced to evacuate and grant asylum to its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad, as he was toppled by rebel forces.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, Russia has suspended civilian flights to Cuba after evacuating its tourists.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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About 16 gloves were found in various spots near the house, most of which were searchers’ gloves that had been discarded, the FBI said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation was advanced after an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office corporal in July was shot in the leg when his service pistol, a Sig Sauer P320, discharged while still in its holster.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The investigation indicates that the SUV pulled alongside the sedan and multiple shots were fired from the SUV, and that the driver of the sedan also discharged a firearm before both vehicles fled, police said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sydney Sweeney ditched her pants in an NSFW photo with a male model while teasing the launch of her latest Syrn lingerie launch on February 17.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Weave has ditched the traditional mobile robot design in favor of a stationary structure, aiming to create a safer, more reliable entry point for home robotics.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Belt is the only real exception, having now defined itself as FBS’ actual Southeastern conference, partly by losing its former oddballs like Idaho and New Mexico State.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Nuggets wound up losing Alex English to a thumb injury in Game 4 of those finals, and the Lakers took the series in five.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The narrator observes that being able to share the big secret with someone brings unburdening relief.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Nevils is doing more than just unburdening herself.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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