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as in discharged
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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as in dumped
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 unloaded
Fox also unloaded its regional cable sports networks — a savvy move before that business cratered.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
As dozens of delivery trucks unloaded decor outside of MSG, there was speculation that Swift and Kelce were building a castle inside of the venue.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
On Tuesday, investors unloaded at least some of their holdings in these stocks.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Following the news that Major League Baseball stated that members of the San Francisco Giants violated the league's rules by writing Bible verses on their pride hats, Dan Dakich unloaded on the league.
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Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Then Marte unloaded with a three-run homer — his first of the 2026 campaign — to create distance on the scoreboard.
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Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
The three men dressed in loose-fitting work pants and hoodies unloaded two laser projectors (one for backup), some lenses, a laptop and battery packs onto carts and brought them to the middle of a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the 101.
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Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Usyk dropped Verhoeven with roughly 20 seconds left in the 11th, Verhoeven beat the count, and when action resumed Usyk unloaded a flurry.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
As dozens of delivery trucks unloaded decor outside of MSG, there was speculation that Swift and Kelce were building a castle inside of the venue.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
On Tuesday, investors unloaded at least some of their holdings in these stocks.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Following the news that Major League Baseball stated that members of the San Francisco Giants violated the league's rules by writing Bible verses on their pride hats, Dan Dakich unloaded on the league.
—
Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Then Marte unloaded with a three-run homer — his first of the 2026 campaign — to create distance on the scoreboard.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
The three men dressed in loose-fitting work pants and hoodies unloaded two laser projectors (one for backup), some lenses, a laptop and battery packs onto carts and brought them to the middle of a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the 101.
—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Usyk dropped Verhoeven with roughly 20 seconds left in the 11th, Verhoeven beat the count, and when action resumed Usyk unloaded a flurry.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unloaded
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Like what happened the late afternoon of May 11 in Mundelein, where an 18-year police veteran and sergeant discharged his service weapon four times and killed 37-year-old Mary Alice Love.
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Quinn was discharged from the hospital that Sunday night, nearly one week after the attack.
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The penalties vary based on factors such as how much trash was dumped and the type of offense.
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The public has voted for its two favorite dumped Casa Islanders to return to the villa — at which point Amora and Carl leap out of giant prop cakes on either side of the stage.
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The company showcased the system through a workplace delivery demonstration in which a humanoid robot retrieved a snack parcel, navigated stairs and an elevator, unpacked the box, and stored the items in a drawer.
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But scholars have only recently unpacked the specific harms of interactive tablet use among young children.
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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Fans will be evacuated to safe shelter inside the venue, while players and staff will leave the pitch and head to the dressing rooms.
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An incident involving bear spray led to multiple injuries and several guests being evacuated from a New York City hotel, police said.
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The Supreme Court on June 30 ditched one of the remaining checks on money in politics, a decision in line with recent rulings favoring free speech rights over fears about potential corruption.
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Aemond is not going to back down, and Aegon has already ditched his plan to abdicate.
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Both dugouts and bullpens emptied after Contreras walked on an inside pitch.
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The full-service Asian grocery store will be located at 200 NewPark Mall Road in Newark, filling a space that emptied out in March 2025 when long-time NewPark mall anchor Macy’s closed its doors.
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The team is unburdened by identity, so Haaland has been free to create it.
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Crucially, though, it’s unburdened by that band’s history.
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“Unloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloaded. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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