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as in unpacks
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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as in discards
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 unloads
And with that, Kyle kills him, then unloads three more bullets into the body.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Agnes unloads the weight of the world on the baby by explaining that some bad life experiences are going to happen, but at least the baby has a good support system.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … MEDIA HOLLYWOOD MELTDOWN – Stephen Miller unloads on 'sad, bitter' Robert De Niro after actor's 'Nazi' attack.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Cars pull into the courtyard; someone unloads a television from the back of one of them.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Agnes unloads the weight of the world on the baby by explaining that some bad life experiences are going to happen, but at least the baby has a good support system.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … MEDIA HOLLYWOOD MELTDOWN – Stephen Miller unloads on 'sad, bitter' Robert De Niro after actor's 'Nazi' attack.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Cars pull into the courtyard; someone unloads a television from the back of one of them.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unloads
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But this collection unpacks ambition on a personal level.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Consisting of eight 30-minute episodes, this season unpacks the pursuit of the American Dream by way of an exclusive Southern California country club and two couples from different socioeconomic backgrounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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The eviction drama became a flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about how Hollywood discards its icons, especially those whose careers were derailed by addiction, health issues and the slow evaporation of studio offers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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At quarterback, Justin Herbert’s unique set of traits discards comparisons to any Chargers era.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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On the morning of January 29, 2024, her family evacuates their homes in Tel al-Hawa in Gaza City.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on Christmas Day as flooding and debris continue to threaten the region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
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Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Dec. 2025
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The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the room empties out, the judge says out loud that there are a number of no-shows that day.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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The tank empties post-ride into a huge grate in the floor.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
22 Dec. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, each conversion step consumes energy, introduces delay, and loses some of the information carried by the original signal.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Unloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloads. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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