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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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
An unlocked iPhone can be wiped, removed from an Apple account and sold for much more.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The carrier's new Unlimited Day Pass, available on eSIM-capable unlocked iPads, does not require a contract or a credit check before a $3 payment activates 24 hours of mobile broadband.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Dan Costume, a 34-year-old released from prison in 2024, had apparently taken advantage of an unlocked door to break into a stranger’s Flatbush apartment late Friday night, according to law enforcement sources and the tenant who killed him.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
His body was found inside the unlocked SUV three days later when Wenrick told the fleet maintenance crew to take the patrol cars to be washed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
But at the moment, a thief who acts quickly while your iPhone is still unlocked can still be successful.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
What unlocked Moss — depicted for the first time onscreen by the rising star in Moss & Freud — was mastering her laugh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Amid years of Congress trying and failing to act after the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling that unlocked name, image, and likeness compensation for collegiate athletes, Cruz and Cantwell’s bill stands out with its bipartisan support, backing from the White House, and support from the NCAA.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The framework also unlocked another powerful tool, Floquet engineering, a technique that uses periodic driving to manipulate interactions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Then horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked enormous new supplies.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
What unlocked the song was the chorus.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2026
Like a director to an actor, that kind of unlocked it to me.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
On Wednesday at Rockwood Field, the Raiders finally unlocked that door.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
But Miles, a true floor general, has unlocked the potential of everyone on the roster.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 June 2026
As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Adjective
The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
An unlocked iPhone can be wiped, removed from an Apple account and sold for much more.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The carrier's new Unlimited Day Pass, available on eSIM-capable unlocked iPads, does not require a contract or a credit check before a $3 payment activates 24 hours of mobile broadband.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Dan Costume, a 34-year-old released from prison in 2024, had apparently taken advantage of an unlocked door to break into a stranger’s Flatbush apartment late Friday night, according to law enforcement sources and the tenant who killed him.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
His body was found inside the unlocked SUV three days later when Wenrick told the fleet maintenance crew to take the patrol cars to be washed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
But at the moment, a thief who acts quickly while your iPhone is still unlocked can still be successful.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
What unlocked Moss — depicted for the first time onscreen by the rising star in Moss & Freud — was mastering her laugh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Amid years of Congress trying and failing to act after the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling that unlocked name, image, and likeness compensation for collegiate athletes, Cruz and Cantwell’s bill stands out with its bipartisan support, backing from the White House, and support from the NCAA.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Verb
People experiencing severe mental illness, trauma, intimidation, or fear may not feel safe enough to leave even when a door is briefly unlocked.
—Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The framework also unlocked another powerful tool, Floquet engineering, a technique that uses periodic driving to manipulate interactions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Then horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked enormous new supplies.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
What unlocked the song was the chorus.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2026
Like a director to an actor, that kind of unlocked it to me.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
On Wednesday at Rockwood Field, the Raiders finally unlocked that door.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
But Miles, a true floor general, has unlocked the potential of everyone on the roster.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 June 2026
As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 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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Moutet had different plans, and unleashed a flurry of foul language that is sure to land him in some hot water.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The intensity increased stepwise until, with nine Valkyries singing at full force, Dudamel unleashed a climactic storm of sound.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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According to the report, an unsealed bottle of vodka was found on the ground next to the open passenger door of the vehicle.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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These tasks focus both on items that can attract pests—like stray crumbs and unsealed food—as well as areas of your home that allow pests to enter in the first place, such as unsealed doors and windows.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Verb
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In 2020, the rules were further loosened so that players can change in some contexts after that age.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The ladies then loosened the mood and began discussing pop culture topics, like Pink's Tony Awards opening number and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding plans at Madison Square Garden.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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As of Sunday evening, the names of those killed had yet to be released.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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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Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle).—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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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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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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