as in unleashed
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 unlocked
Mason Leath, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
In Rader’s office, evidence of his kills including personal items belonging to the victims, were kept accessible in an unlocked filing cabinet.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
According to reports on Reddit, first spotted by MacRumors, some iPhone 17 models are disconnecting from Wi-Fi every time the phone is unlocked.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Of the people who have a gun in their home, nearly half of participants said a firearm was stored in an unlocked location and more than one-third said a gun was stored loaded.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
There is no good reason to automatically allow wired connections when unlocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And still not released are files on what led up to Arredondo’s firing, as well as warnings about unlocked classroom doors, that CNN has already reported on.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The couple’s front door had been left unlocked and their alarm disabled, per the police affidavit.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Most companies are betting that the true value of AI will be unlocked when AI agents have access to a user’s entire ecosystem—emails, calendar, messages, and documents—and can perform tasks across them seamlessly.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But the truth is that the more powers are unlocked, the less methodical the combat becomes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Barca suffered two damaging defeats before the international break, against PSG in the Champions League and Sevilla in La Liga, in which Flick’s radical high line appeared to be unlocked by their opponents.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs haven’t unlocked something new in their receivers after the catch but rather changed course.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Less than a minute later, the storm hit, and the zookeeper unlocked a gate to get the lions into their night shelter.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Stein was still grappling with the ideas unlocked by Tender Buttons, and had returned to portraiture with new energy.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
During Sasaki’s recovery, the team intervened on his mechanics for the first time and unlocked something that gave them the confidence to change his role as the playoffs began.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ronald Exantus, 42, was freed from a Kentucky prison last week after serving eight years behind bars for a crime in 2015 in which he was accused of entering an unlocked residence and stabbing 6-year-old Logan Tipton, resulting in his death, with a butcher knife taken from the kitchen.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
In Rader’s office, evidence of his kills including personal items belonging to the victims, were kept accessible in an unlocked filing cabinet.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
According to reports on Reddit, first spotted by MacRumors, some iPhone 17 models are disconnecting from Wi-Fi every time the phone is unlocked.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Of the people who have a gun in their home, nearly half of participants said a firearm was stored in an unlocked location and more than one-third said a gun was stored loaded.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
There is no good reason to automatically allow wired connections when unlocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And still not released are files on what led up to Arredondo’s firing, as well as warnings about unlocked classroom doors, that CNN has already reported on.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The couple’s front door had been left unlocked and their alarm disabled, per the police affidavit.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The guy had already unlocked his personal code for how to act and inhabit a character.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Most companies are betting that the true value of AI will be unlocked when AI agents have access to a user’s entire ecosystem—emails, calendar, messages, and documents—and can perform tasks across them seamlessly.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But the truth is that the more powers are unlocked, the less methodical the combat becomes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Barca suffered two damaging defeats before the international break, against PSG in the Champions League and Sevilla in La Liga, in which Flick’s radical high line appeared to be unlocked by their opponents.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs haven’t unlocked something new in their receivers after the catch but rather changed course.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Less than a minute later, the storm hit, and the zookeeper unlocked a gate to get the lions into their night shelter.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Stein was still grappling with the ideas unlocked by Tender Buttons, and had returned to portraiture with new energy.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
During Sasaki’s recovery, the team intervened on his mechanics for the first time and unlocked something that gave them the confidence to change his role as the playoffs began.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
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The quake, centered about 43 miles east of Miyagi Prefecture, unleashed a massive tsunami with waves more than 130 feet high in some areas.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Mahtomedi broke through the low block, and the Zephyrs’ first goal unleashed the floodgates.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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That change is possible because California recently loosened its purification rules to allow purified wastewater to be pumped directly into a water system, instead of being stored for months in reservoirs or underground basins.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The unsealed videos showed officers, including former CMPD officer Heather Loveridge, swarming the home of a man who was accused of trafficking methamphetamine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Terry Rozier gave private information about his plan to leave a March 2023 game early to his childhood best friend, who sold the information to conspirators who would place bets on the game, an unsealed indictment alleged.—
Dan Gallo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Officials at the Water Reclamation Authority are pursuing new goals after the utility was officially released last year from a pair of longstanding legal agreements that required the utility to address sewer overflows, leading to major investments across the system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Neighbor is among the most startling documentaries Netflix has released onto its platform in years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2019
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With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.—
Melanie Reffes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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SharePlay might turn the unfolded screen into a collaborative canvas for gaming, streaming or brainstorming with friends and colleagues.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The wide-leg look allows for plenty of airflow, making these a great staple for the warmer days of early fall.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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