UNLOADS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

unloads

verb

present tense third-person singular of unload

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 Paige Spiranac unloads her Halloween content on America Now to more important matters than the sad state of Ohio State football. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Down the street, metal striking concrete rattles the air as a repairman unloads a ladder. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026 In the ad, Yang unloads on his therapist, played by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, about his guilt over gatekeeping a really fantastic beauty product from the group chat. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 This tricky false flat unloads the suspension before a hard dive into Turn 2’s double apex lefthander, where the Bimota’s active-aero winglets require serious commitment to truly appreciate. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Stitt pushes and unloads the heavy cart while Bayless guides the way with their list, checking off household staples like bottled water, sugar and toilet paper. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 The confrontation between father and daughter, in which Taylor-Joy unloads Lucky’s resentments about growing up in the life, is one of the season’s most barbed moments. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026 An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 After his dreams are all but dashed, Shah unloads on himself. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026

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Housed in the century-old Black Mountain Firehouse right down the road, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center unpacks the rich tapestry of the area’s people, traditions, and landscapes through exhibits and immersive programs.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026
Below, creative producer Ben Cawthrone unpacks how the unusual concept took root and grew into a full-fledged game.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of unpacks

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Converting continuous pulsar profiles into simple on/off sequences also discards finer details that could contain useful information.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Because there has to be meaning and lessons and broad conclusions to draw from every outcome, the baseball world picks a reason and explanation, then quietly discards it when next year's team does the opposite.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of discards

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Kherson's Drone Siege Spreads That assessment is echoed by Alina Holovko, co-founder of the humanitarian organization Dobra Sprava, who evacuates civilians from frontline towns in the Donbas.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Not everyone evacuates at once in a storm.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026

Definition of evacuates

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To protect Mexico’s tourism-reliant economy, the Navy is fighting a massive sargassum bloom that dumps thousands of tons of seaweed onto Caribbean beaches daily.

— David Shortell Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Similarly, places that rely on natural snow, like Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, don’t set open dates until Mother Nature dumps a healthy helping of powder.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dumps

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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
After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021

Definition of discharges

Verb

Its all-in-one dock automatically empties debris, refills water, and washes and dries the mop pads to prevent odors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
That access can be a convenience for paying bills, or a problem if one owner empties the account without the other’s agreement.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of empties

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But if the aircraft also loses access to reliable navigation data, the situation can become considerably more complicated.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Blood sugar can rise again, particularly if someone regains weight or their pancreas loses more of its ability to produce insulin.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

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