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
John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 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
This brings the final price down to $999 for the 256GB model, representing a 23% discount for the unlocked phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 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
During a search of the home, investigators found two pistols in Nathan Davin’s upstairs bedroom, as well as several other guns in an unlocked safe.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
During a subsequent search of his home, investigators found two pistols, ammunition and other firearms in an unlocked safe, as well as a 9mm pistol with apparent blood on a nightstand.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a house key.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Gravitational wave detection has unlocked the universe’s dark side, giving scientists access to phenomena never observed before.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a classic example of the Learner mindset in action, a mindset that ultimately unlocked a global business success.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Fitzgerald, who was selected for the Pro Bowl ten times, unlocked his interest as an investor during an off-season internship at JP Morgan in 2011.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The car’s sunroof was open, so the couple climbed through the sunroof, unlocked the doors, and rescued the child, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The button is surrounded by an LED that blinks to warn you if the door is unlocked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Once French’s top speed is unlocked, watch out.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
That was common practice for the church, which likely saved more lives than if the doors had been unlocked.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The lock panel displays the name of the device and its current status (locked, unlocked).
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 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
This brings the final price down to $999 for the 256GB model, representing a 23% discount for the unlocked phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 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
During a search of the home, investigators found two pistols in Nathan Davin’s upstairs bedroom, as well as several other guns in an unlocked safe.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
During a subsequent search of his home, investigators found two pistols, ammunition and other firearms in an unlocked safe, as well as a 9mm pistol with apparent blood on a nightstand.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a house key.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into power on demand.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Gravitational wave detection has unlocked the universe’s dark side, giving scientists access to phenomena never observed before.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a classic example of the Learner mindset in action, a mindset that ultimately unlocked a global business success.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Fitzgerald, who was selected for the Pro Bowl ten times, unlocked his interest as an investor during an off-season internship at JP Morgan in 2011.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The car’s sunroof was open, so the couple climbed through the sunroof, unlocked the doors, and rescued the child, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The button is surrounded by an LED that blinks to warn you if the door is unlocked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Once French’s top speed is unlocked, watch out.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
That was common practice for the church, which likely saved more lives than if the doors had been unlocked.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
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The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The grip of this ice age was loosened only when carbon dioxide began to soar again around 300 million years ago.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In that case, unsealed court filings indicated that Disney was aware of allegations of widespread pay inequality for years.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Special Counsel Jack Smith can be seen delivering remarks on an unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Justice Department on August 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 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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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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