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
What is the key that unlocks a Tuesday night for you?
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The card technically earns rewards as Chase Ultimate Rewards® points ($1 cash back = 100 points), which unlocks all sorts of rewards possibilities when paired with the right premium Chase card.
—Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than a requirement, electric vehicle charging will be part of the city’s sustainability incentive program, which unlocks more density or waives parking requirements for projects that meet environmental thresholds.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Dual unlocks the ability to option the Performance Upgrade for $5,000 uncorking the motors for more power and speed.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Membership at the Club unlocks access to championship golf, resort-style amenities, racquet sports, dining, wellness offerings, and a robust calendar of events, creating an unmatched balance of leisure and engagement for those who choose to participate.
—Trident Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
That dynamic unlocks ad revenue across both of Netflix’s tiers simultaneously.
—Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Advertisement While the technology needed for adaptive humanoid robots is not yet fully mature, whichever country deploys robots faster will collect more data, which in turn unlocks better deployment.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Hitting certain thresholds unlocks broader access to health care and can bring ancillary benefits like property tax relief in some states.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The card technically earns rewards as Chase Ultimate Rewards® points ($1 cash back = 100 points), which unlocks all sorts of rewards possibilities when paired with the right premium Chase card.
—Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than a requirement, electric vehicle charging will be part of the city’s sustainability incentive program, which unlocks more density or waives parking requirements for projects that meet environmental thresholds.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Dual unlocks the ability to option the Performance Upgrade for $5,000 uncorking the motors for more power and speed.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Membership at the Club unlocks access to championship golf, resort-style amenities, racquet sports, dining, wellness offerings, and a robust calendar of events, creating an unmatched balance of leisure and engagement for those who choose to participate.
—Trident Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
That dynamic unlocks ad revenue across both of Netflix’s tiers simultaneously.
—Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Advertisement While the technology needed for adaptive humanoid robots is not yet fully mature, whichever country deploys robots faster will collect more data, which in turn unlocks better deployment.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Hitting certain thresholds unlocks broader access to health care and can bring ancillary benefits like property tax relief in some states.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocks
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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That pregnancy question is before this really unprofessional moment where Robby unleashes on Mohan.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1095 is a good piece of legislation tarred by a bad amendment that loosens requirements for public notices.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Raking also loosens the soil which will provide better seed-to-soil contact.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Unlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocks. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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