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
Increasing shareholder engagement and a greater focus on return on equity may unlock significant value over time.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Premium ups storage to 13GB per month, enhances analytics, adds premium themes, and unlocks video uploads.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
His challenge will be taking an already elite defense and helping unlock the offensive potential that has repeatedly disappeared in the postseason.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Premium ups storage to 13GB per month, enhances analytics, adds premium themes, and unlocks video uploads.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
His challenge will be taking an already elite defense and helping unlock the offensive potential that has repeatedly disappeared in the postseason.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlock
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His team unleashed a large advertising buy — a major chunk of his remaining campaign funds — placing spots on cable TV and online beginning in late March.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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It’s expected that the temporary coverage of obesity medications, which sidesteps federal law, will unleash millions of new patients and billions of dollars in revenue for the drugs’ manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Noina uses her elbows, knees and feet to administer a satisfyingly joint-loosening Thai massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Travel costs are climbing, remote work has loosened the rules on where and how long people can roam, and a growing share of travelers are deciding that a stranger’s spare bedroom — or entire home — beats another $400-a-night hotel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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