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
Boston could look to unload these large contracts by trading these two players, and getting their overall team bill down.
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Today, disappointed fans trying to unload their cars find that used Tesla vehicles have plummeted in value.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Beside her, Skinner had unloaded his less dazzling bench in a desperate attempt to seize something.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Senior editor covering aerospace and defense The president may be thirsting for a new four-engine jumbo jet, but many governments and royal families are unloading their fuel-guzzling palaces in the sky.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Today, disappointed fans trying to unload their cars find that used Tesla vehicles have plummeted in value.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Beside her, Skinner had unloaded his less dazzling bench in a desperate attempt to seize something.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Senior editor covering aerospace and defense The president may be thirsting for a new four-engine jumbo jet, but many governments and royal families are unloading their fuel-guzzling palaces in the sky.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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Together, the duo unpacked some of the most significant moments of Season 3 — and discussed what fans can look forward to in Season 4.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Below, Lampert unpacks the heaviness of season three, choosing to show different sides of Georgia and Ginny, the decision to ultimately not convict Georgia for murder and teases season four (as well as her hopes for a fifth season).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Credential dumps from breached companies are traded daily on the dark web.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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To stay on the show, each Islander must couple up with another Islander or risk being dumped from the villa.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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More than 60 residents were evacuated after Irma. Spring Oaks resident Alan Wyland has already started stockpiling sandbags and other items in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party contends that opening royal status to commoners is just one step down a path that will ultimately lead to the abandonment of patrilineal legitimacy, ultimately discarding the sacred Y chromosome.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Maggie's phone was discovered discarded beside the road outside the gates of the estate. Feb. 2, 2023: Footage emerges of Murdaugh in two different outfits on the night of the murder Evidence surfaced that Murdaugh changed his clothes at some point in the evening.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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After being discharged, Stevenson returned to Elmhurst, first working as a truck driver and later as a real estate agent.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Both officers were treated at an outside hospital and later discharged.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Join Amazon shoppers in ditching their name-brand sneakers for these comfortable pairs of running shoes starting at $43.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Sunrun shares have plunged nearly 26% this year and more than 52% over the past year, as traders ditch clean energy names under the Trump administration.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Rosado, 52, is an urban planner and former North Bay Village manager who previously ran for the District 4 seat in 2017, losing to Reyes.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The rebirth is necessary, an unburdening and a kind of justice for her and her family.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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