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
European Union citizenship not only unlocks the ability to live and work across 27 countries with access to affordable healthcare and education—the coveted burgundy booklet also guarantees free movement throughout the entire Schengen Area, which is a major perk for travelers.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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
The Encore credit card unlocks the all-access tier, which provides cardmembers with priority access to select experiences and enhanced benefits.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
MicroTune lets riders nudge assistance up or down in 10% increments on the fly, and Dynamic MicroTune automatically unlocks full power during hard accelerations even when running in a restricted mode.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
NordVPN not only unlocks geo-restrictions but also offers ad blockers, anti-malware protection, a password manager and breach scanner, fast connections, and identity theft insurance.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Wearing a latex catsuit unlocks a new kind of sensory perception.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Each bag features a unique QR code that unlocks the offer.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 23 Feb. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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
The Encore credit card unlocks the all-access tier, which provides cardmembers with priority access to select experiences and enhanced benefits.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
MicroTune lets riders nudge assistance up or down in 10% increments on the fly, and Dynamic MicroTune automatically unlocks full power during hard accelerations even when running in a restricted mode.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
NordVPN not only unlocks geo-restrictions but also offers ad blockers, anti-malware protection, a password manager and breach scanner, fast connections, and identity theft insurance.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Wearing a latex catsuit unlocks a new kind of sensory perception.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Each bag features a unique QR code that unlocks the offer.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 23 Feb. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocks
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Now working as a stocker, Ash accidentally unleashes undead ghouls after reading from the Necronomicon, forcing him to take up his chainsaw yet again to save humanity from the Deadites.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rogers has one of his favorite scenes with Malcolm McDowell, where the Slasher unleashes a gory massacre with his axe during an orgy at the Maryland mansion of a wealthy Satanist (McDowell).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Affordable housing bill loosens income limits This year’s draft requires average rents to be affordable to residents earning the 60% area median income.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Department of the Interior finalized its overhaul of the nation’s bedrock environmental law on Monday, which loosens oversight on logging, mining, oil and gas development, and other industrial projects.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocks. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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