as in unleashing
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 unlocking
Financial clout is not an issue, but unlocking the riches of being in the Champions League and its revenue is an ongoing challenge.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The film also understands the power of unlocking such a dynamic, without being gratuitous about the visual details.
—Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
These investigations are crucial for unlocking further secrets of the universe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Every mine removed is a step toward greater food security, unlocking the potential for sustainable development and resilient food systems in regions scarred by conflict.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Data collection is the gateway to unlocking AI's transformative potential, and the decentralized approach is the future.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Amex Membership Rewards is offering a lucrative 40 percent transfer bonus for cardholders who move their points over to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, unlocking dozens of flight redemptions on the airline and its SkyTeam partners.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, a phone’s screen light may activate due to direct user interaction, such as unlocking the device or tapping the screen.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Once both centers are healthy, the team will look to integrate them together, potentially unlocking an entirely new level of dominance.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The film also understands the power of unlocking such a dynamic, without being gratuitous about the visual details.
—Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
These investigations are crucial for unlocking further secrets of the universe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Every mine removed is a step toward greater food security, unlocking the potential for sustainable development and resilient food systems in regions scarred by conflict.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Data collection is the gateway to unlocking AI's transformative potential, and the decentralized approach is the future.
—Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Amex Membership Rewards is offering a lucrative 40 percent transfer bonus for cardholders who move their points over to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, unlocking dozens of flight redemptions on the airline and its SkyTeam partners.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, a phone’s screen light may activate due to direct user interaction, such as unlocking the device or tapping the screen.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Once both centers are healthy, the team will look to integrate them together, potentially unlocking an entirely new level of dominance.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocking
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Musk has also weighed in on the spending fight, unleashing a flood of misinformation on his social platform X about the stopgap bill that would have funded government through March.—
Joanne Haner,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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This journey, while complex, is essential for unleashing AI's full potential and driving innovation.—
Chetan Mathur,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Unlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocking. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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