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verb

past tense of unlock

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unlocked
Adjective
But when someone has physical access to your unlocked device, all bets are off, really. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Dieterich walked through the kitchen and exited the building through an unlocked door used by inmates assigned to kitchen duties, including emptying garbage outside. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Additionally, an unlocked smartphone that isn’t restricted to one carrier is a great way to store and communicate critical data, such as travel plans and copies of your medical history. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Officers opened the unlocked apartment door and found a woman lying on her side with stab wounds. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 The feeling of safety as my hand touches the doorknob and the house is unlocked. — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 For instance, whether enterprises can leverage AI to improve efficiency and translate those gains into higher profits and lower prices remains a potential that has yet to be fully unlocked. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The strategy is more akin to looking for unlocked doors versus high-tech hacking. — Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that a black bear died after getting trapped inside an unlocked vehicle in Colorado Springs. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
That story centers on the immense commercial potential unlocked by AI agents penetrating everyday consumer markets. — CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Bonta said there was no key moment or provision that unlocked the deal, and struggled to offer a timeline of how the agreement came together. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Trauma and tragedies—such as the death of his parents, or periods of estrangement from his siblings—receive less scrutiny than the emotions unlocked by Virginia Woolf or Roland Barthes. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 She was not obligated to be so open, but her humility unlocked me. — David Elkowitz, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026 Heavier run packages negated Denver’s elite pass rush and unlocked a missing element of Kansas City’s attack. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Anyone using their phone during the set will be escorted out of the venue, and if needed, devices can be unlocked and used in special areas of each venue. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 On the Seahawks’ ensuing offensive drive, Lock finally unlocked his connection with star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on fourth-and-one for a 45-yard touchdown, tying the game at 10-10 with just over 11 minutes to go. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 And for Elite, which is unlocked after a $500 annual spend, members will earn 15 points per $1 spent, one complimentary Imbox shoe protection treatment, first access to exclusive launches and more. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
Adjective
  • So many of my overnights are ground-floor park cabins or first-floor rentals where a window sits at arm’s reach from the outside, and an unlatched or forced window is a quiet way in.
    — Karen LeBlanc, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Noe unlatched the door, stepped onto the porch with a few of the men.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • In April, Collins unleashed multiple fronts of attack at a news conference, handing out a 13-page dossier covering past Donalds associates, stock trades and votes in Congress.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The October expiration implies an expectation that a summary judgment ruling, or a settlement, could potentially land within weeks, a likelihood the unsealed emails just increased.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Gaps around windows, unsealed trim joints, any spot where the install wasn’t tight.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Teen-pregnancy rates have dropped dramatically, women have far more educational and professional opportunities, and social norms that stigmatized childlessness have loosened.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Things loosened considerably when an Argentina trip with polo player and model Nacho Figueras came up.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.
    — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Democrats hold just a five-percentage-point lead over Republicans about a month and a half out from the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new NBC News poll that was released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On New Year’s Eve, Lindsay checked herself into McLean Psychiatric Hospital, where she was treated for depression, and days later released seventeen days before the murder.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • That likely means even less letterboxing on widescreen videos when watching on the unfolded display, which would make the new Fold more like a genuine tablet experience.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Those in the crowd held their breath—and audibly gasped—as the opening to season three unfolded onscreen.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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