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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
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The two men wore gloves and appeared to be stopping to check for unlocked doors to houses and vehicles, deputies were told.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
The statute does not specify if that means unlocked gates that can be opened and closed at will by anyone, or if locked gates are allowed in some circumstances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
An additional $200+ off requires an eligible unlocked trade-in device (iPhone 14+, Galaxy S23+, Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Pixel 8+) in working condition.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Not a passive one staring at a monitor in another state, but an active presence — someone who notices the unlocked window, who hears the footstep on the porch, who understands that an elder’s sudden confusion might signal a urinary tract infection.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Was the door locked or unlocked?
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That was beyond frustrating, but keeping our focus on the soon-to-be-unlocked value trapped in the conglomerate kept us in the name.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
But in return, DLSS 5 unlocked a new level of immersion.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Police said officers knocked on the apartment door for several minutes before management unlocked it.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 30 Mar. 2026
By utilizing the latest Kalshi promo code NEWSWEEK, users can get a $10 sign-up bonus that is unlocked after making $10 in trades.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
But improvements in medical imaging unlocked new use cases for CTs and MRIs; patients demanded, and doctors ordered, more tests, and radiologists were the doctors administering and interpreting them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Music, in fact, unlocked all the other decisions the sound team made about Rocky.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Does a nice job at the plate, has unlocked some power there recently.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Amazon cut the price from $649 unlocked to $159 and ultimately canceled the phone after 14 months, taking a $170 million charge for unsold inventory.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Wenrick said the department hired an outside firm to investigate the entire ordeal, which includes determining why the patrol was left unlocked.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The two men wore gloves and appeared to be stopping to check for unlocked doors to houses and vehicles, deputies were told.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
The statute does not specify if that means unlocked gates that can be opened and closed at will by anyone, or if locked gates are allowed in some circumstances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
An additional $200+ off requires an eligible unlocked trade-in device (iPhone 14+, Galaxy S23+, Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Pixel 8+) in working condition.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Not a passive one staring at a monitor in another state, but an active presence — someone who notices the unlocked window, who hears the footstep on the porch, who understands that an elder’s sudden confusion might signal a urinary tract infection.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Was the door locked or unlocked?
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That was beyond frustrating, but keeping our focus on the soon-to-be-unlocked value trapped in the conglomerate kept us in the name.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Law enforcement vehicles can’t normally be unlocked from the back seat.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
But in return, DLSS 5 unlocked a new level of immersion.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Police said officers knocked on the apartment door for several minutes before management unlocked it.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 30 Mar. 2026
By utilizing the latest Kalshi promo code NEWSWEEK, users can get a $10 sign-up bonus that is unlocked after making $10 in trades.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
But improvements in medical imaging unlocked new use cases for CTs and MRIs; patients demanded, and doctors ordered, more tests, and radiologists were the doctors administering and interpreting them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Music, in fact, unlocked all the other decisions the sound team made about Rocky.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Does a nice job at the plate, has unlocked some power there recently.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Amazon cut the price from $649 unlocked to $159 and ultimately canceled the phone after 14 months, taking a $170 million charge for unsold inventory.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
Adjective
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Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, wandered away from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown after a gate was allegedly left unlatched overnight.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Stafford depressurized the cockpit, matching the vacuum inside to the vacuum outside so that the hatch would not blow open and fly free from interior air pressure when it was unlatched.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most immediately, Luther’s Reformation unleashed civil conflict and rebellion throughout the lands of Charles V, who was the heir to the Hapsburg dynasty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Residents along Oahu's North Shore, famous for its big wave surfing, were cleaning up from the worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades when a storm Monday unleashed several inches of rain on the southern part of the island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keep them in an unsealed plastic bag or a mesh bag to prevent moisture buildup.—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
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The commissioner said Fulton County would review the unsealed warrant and continue to pursue the return of the election materials to Georgia.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the administration has given billions of dollars in tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy and loosened regulations on banks while easing rules around cryptocurrency.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Seven of those states loosened their relicensing policies during that time.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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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The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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