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
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Recent Examples of unlocks
This data, combined with our agency partnerships with Publicis and PMG, and GeniusIQ’s ability to bring everything together live on air, unlocks powerful new inventory and engagement opportunities.
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Steve Bornstein, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Castle unlocks Spurs’ defense in fourth Two tactical adjustments led to the Spurs’ dominating defensive performance in the fourth quarter.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Construction on a new $16 billion rail tunnel project connecting New Jersey and Manhattan will stop as soon as next week unless the federal government unlocks funds tied to the development.
—Michelle Kaske, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Every deployment contributes to grid stability, unlocks growth for AI and electrified industries, and advances energy independence—all while creating opportunities for skilled jobs and local investment.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
This unlocks new visual languages and stronger emotional bridges, driving what has the potential to become the most transformative era in creative history.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The video game-like hack that unlocks Chewie Mode replaces instructions from space pirate Hondo Ohnaka with an Easter Egg version of the ride filled with Chewbacca roaring at riders for 5 minutes in the Wookiee dialect of Shyriiwook.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Maybe amending the Sports Broadcasting Act is part of a solution that unlocks billions in television revenue.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Steve Bornstein, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Castle unlocks Spurs’ defense in fourth Two tactical adjustments led to the Spurs’ dominating defensive performance in the fourth quarter.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Construction on a new $16 billion rail tunnel project connecting New Jersey and Manhattan will stop as soon as next week unless the federal government unlocks funds tied to the development.
—Michelle Kaske, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Every deployment contributes to grid stability, unlocks growth for AI and electrified industries, and advances energy independence—all while creating opportunities for skilled jobs and local investment.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
This unlocks new visual languages and stronger emotional bridges, driving what has the potential to become the most transformative era in creative history.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The video game-like hack that unlocks Chewie Mode replaces instructions from space pirate Hondo Ohnaka with an Easter Egg version of the ride filled with Chewbacca roaring at riders for 5 minutes in the Wookiee dialect of Shyriiwook.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Maybe amending the Sports Broadcasting Act is part of a solution that unlocks billions in television revenue.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocks
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The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … SENATE STANDOFF – Karoline Leavitt unleashes on Republican senator for holding the country 'hostage'.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Bucks won’t be, either, and that loosens trade restrictions on deals involving those two teams.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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The comparison game, the one that turns playgrounds and playdates into mental minefields, loosens its grip.—
Danielle Marie Holland,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Unlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocks. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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