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
Speaking of unlocking the full potential of the offense, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson needs more playing time.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But unlocking a career opportunity today may take more depth than simply sharing a business card.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Like any Metroidvania worth the genre name, large portions of Silksong require finding and unlocking new movement or attack capabilities.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Locking and unlocking the door using the app also worked without issue.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Note that all your wagers on BetMGM will go toward unlocking perks and bonuses through the rewards program.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, these innovations are unlocking real-time applications that were previously impossible.
—Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Both companies see this as a step toward unlocking commercial viability for hybrid-electric aviation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The plan is aimed at unlocking 100 million pounds by fiscal 2027, in addition to the 40 million pounds in cost savings target revealed last year.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But unlocking a career opportunity today may take more depth than simply sharing a business card.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Like any Metroidvania worth the genre name, large portions of Silksong require finding and unlocking new movement or attack capabilities.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Locking and unlocking the door using the app also worked without issue.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Note that all your wagers on BetMGM will go toward unlocking perks and bonuses through the rewards program.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, these innovations are unlocking real-time applications that were previously impossible.
—Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Both companies see this as a step toward unlocking commercial viability for hybrid-electric aviation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The plan is aimed at unlocking 100 million pounds by fiscal 2027, in addition to the 40 million pounds in cost savings target revealed last year.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocking
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Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fear of unleashing forces beyond control has haunted science for centuries.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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First aid efforts should include moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing, and offering sips of water.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Far infrared heat is highly effective in loosening tight muscles and joints.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The search for Kirk’s assassin entered its third day Friday, with officials releasing new still photos of the person of interest, along with video of the person fleeing the scene after the shooting.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Unlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocking. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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