Synonyms of unlocks

unlocks

verb

present tense third-person singular of unlock

as in unleashes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashes
• loosens
• releases
• uncorks
• expresses
• looses
• lets go
• liberates
• frees
• unlooses
• unloosens
• unbinds
• emancipates
• springs
• airs
• enfranchises
• unchains
• unshackles
• manumits
• unfetters
• uncages
• unmoors
• discharges
• vents
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contains
• holds
• inhibits
• regulates
• controls
• governs
• restrains
• constrains
• checks
• curbs
• reins (in)
• tames
• smothers
• binds
• confines
• bridles
• hampers
• shackles
• handcuffs
• fetters
• trammels
• manacles
• enchains
• halters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unlocks

That upgrade unlocks a 40-core GPU and bumps the memory to 48GB. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Rigid donor unlocks potential new designs Although laboratory organic solar cells have now surpassed 20% power conversion efficiency, researchers have continued searching for ways to reduce voltage losses while maintaining photocurrent. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Virtual try-on has quietly jumped from retailer websites into mainstream AI chat, and curious shoppers want to know what that actually unlocks. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Eating cranberries year-round unlocks their considerable health benefits. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Each construction unlocks jobs that wouldn’t have existed otherwise. — Karishma Mandal, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Choosing a white or black midsole unlocks the option to customize the forefoot and heel Air units in matching opaque treatments in addition to the six colors available regardless. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Ownership also unlocks the wider infrastructure of the resort itself. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Bettors earn Unity Rewards points on every wager, which unlocks bonus bets and other perks for Hard Rock hotels and locations. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026