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
Bayley unloaded on Becky Lynch, throwing her into the barricade, but missing a running knee and flying into the crowd.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
His assignment was to unload bombs for an airfield in France, until a German bomb exploded, bursting an eardrum, so Loeb was evacuated to England.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 July 2025
Cornell said 90% of the Kee’s training emphasized gun safety, teaching people how to respond calmly to law enforcement, what types of locks to buy to secure a gun and how to unload a jam safely, which can lead to an explosion if addressed incorrectly.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
His assignment was to unload bombs for an airfield in France, until a German bomb exploded, bursting an eardrum, so Loeb was evacuated to England.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 July 2025
Cornell said 90% of the Kee’s training emphasized gun safety, teaching people how to respond calmly to law enforcement, what types of locks to buy to secure a gun and how to unload a jam safely, which can lead to an explosion if addressed incorrectly.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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The series' history will soon be explored in Netflix's documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, which promises to unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of the contentious reality program.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If that look weren’t enough to unpack, she was also seen hugging Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in another snap from set, which is an image Devil Wears Prada fans might not be ready for.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Aug. 2025
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, when Serb forces systematically slaughtered over 8,000 Bosnian Muslims and dumped their bodies into mass graves.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their deleterious impact creates conditions that favor further wildfires by dumping greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere which contributes to more warming.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The toy shop building, which also houses a number of restaurants, shops and a cinema, has been evacuated, Russian news agencies reported.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Walmart quickly recalled the affected products at the agency’s direction, advising customers to discard lot numbers - 8005540-1, 8005538-1 and 8005539-1.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Consumers should discard the products or return them to any Walmart store for refund.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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All but two people have now reportedly been discharged.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was discharged the same day, deputies said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tiafoe will also have a new look on court this year, after signing an apparel sponsorship in January with Lululemon—becoming one in a string of prominent players who have ditched traditional outfitters like Nike and Adidas in favor of a partnership with a tennis upstart.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Udell says he’s been seeing an influx of European clients in the Hamptons, some of whom have ditched their houses in St. Tropez to buy homes in the stateside town due to the increasing crime in Europe.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Parmenter said Cornell transferring the mineral rights to the tribe would be the right thing to do without losing any potential revenue.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Polls show the party fractured, deeply unpopular and at risk of losing not only the presidency but also its legal status — a stunning reversal for a movement that once shaped Bolivia’s national agenda.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sunday’s starter, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, went about his business, unburdened by offensive support once again.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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One of the billionaire V.C.’s favorite books was 1997’s The Sovereign Individual, which encourages elites to unburden themselves from nationhood through foreign citizenship.—
Alison Boleyn,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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