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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 Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Locked and unlocked Unlocked phones can be used on any carrier’s network.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Nashville Zoo has unlocked a successful mating rate by keeping cubs together at a young age, going from 20% to 40% to a 95% success rate as part of its effort to protect animal species.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
The door was unlocked and the keys were inside the car, sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Had hormones unlocked that possibility?
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
All characters and weapons are unlocked through gameplay.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Once Josh McDaniels unlocked the Browns defense in the third quarter with perimeter runs that exploited their man-heavy approach and surprised them with a double-pass, Maye hit an easy touchdown throw that gave the Patriots some breathing room.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Kurcz and officer Kenneth Harness approach the Cadillac, which apparently was unlocked, open the doors and begin looking around inside.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-yard dart, perfectly thrown to the goal line, unlocked a tie at 27 on the first play of the fourth quarter.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
She had been left with her 2-year-old twin siblings in the unlocked rental while Kate and Gerry McCann dined with friends at a restaurant 130 feet away.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Locked and unlocked Unlocked phones can be used on any carrier’s network.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
And the thing that really unlocked it all was the idea for the fourth act of that movie.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Nashville Zoo has unlocked a successful mating rate by keeping cubs together at a young age, going from 20% to 40% to a 95% success rate as part of its effort to protect animal species.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
The door was unlocked and the keys were inside the car, sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Had hormones unlocked that possibility?
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
All characters and weapons are unlocked through gameplay.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Once Josh McDaniels unlocked the Browns defense in the third quarter with perimeter runs that exploited their man-heavy approach and surprised them with a double-pass, Maye hit an easy touchdown throw that gave the Patriots some breathing room.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Kurcz and officer Kenneth Harness approach the Cadillac, which apparently was unlocked, open the doors and begin looking around inside.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-yard dart, perfectly thrown to the goal line, unlocked a tie at 27 on the first play of the fourth quarter.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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New emails between Andrew and Epstein released on Friday in unsealed court documents have added to the scrutiny.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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The indictment was unsealed Wednesday.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New beds should be dug or loosened to a depth of 12 inches for varieties with larger bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 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 company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most years, the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee didn't cause much drama.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 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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Respected retail analyst Neil Saunders had for years regularly posted pictures on social media showing extreme messiness at Macy’s stores—mounds of unfolded sweaters strewn on the floor or shelving that had fallen into disrepair—on social media.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Madani also said that the collapse of basic infrastructure could spark wider unrest.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This could make for an intriguing shootout between Maye and Baker Mayfield, who is playing the best ball of his career and has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off to a 6-2 start despite rampant injuries along his offensive line and wide receiving unit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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