as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Recent Examples of unlock
Police were able to reach into the window to unlock the door and get the tot out of the car.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
In theory, this would unlock huge efficiency gains, as well as allowing more money to be invested, longer term, in private assets and infrastructure.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025
This suggests that remote work, when coupled with good management practices, can unlock even greater productivity gains than those seen in a standard office environment.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Time, 25 June 2025
As Kevin agonized, the 3A customer service reps dangled a solution: Just wire the funds again and unlock your $1.4 million.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
In theory, this would unlock huge efficiency gains, as well as allowing more money to be invested, longer term, in private assets and infrastructure.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025
This suggests that remote work, when coupled with good management practices, can unlock even greater productivity gains than those seen in a standard office environment.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Time, 25 June 2025
As Kevin agonized, the 3A customer service reps dangled a solution: Just wire the funds again and unlock your $1.4 million.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlock
Verb
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But its the absolute chaos that unleashes from such a simple premise that makes Sisters feel timeless.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The course's notoriously challenging conditions prompted Clark to unleash his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The screws designed to secure each leg can loosen over time, especially under pressure from a child leaning or pushing.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Although there are more limitations on what 529 funds can be applied to compared to Trump Accounts, restrictions have loosened in recent years to include continuing education classes, apprenticeship programs and student loan payments.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Following his hearing Wednesday, Sayer was released on $150,000 bond into home detention with location monitoring.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023, after serving eight years of her 10-year sentence, and her parole ended on June 24, 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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