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
At the top sits the Reserve card, at $650 a year, which unlocks access to Delta Sky Clubs and Centurion Lounges, an annual companion certificate that includes first class and international routes, and a boost toward Medallion elite status.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Harden talks about the chemistry of human behavior, how society has shaped its views of different communities, the relationship between hereditability and perceived responsibility, and how those opinions shift as science unlocks more mysteries of the human genome.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
That wasn’t the case Monday, and if this win unlocks something right before the playoffs with the spirit of this group, better late than never.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Upgrade Your Front Door Area Your front door is where buyers stand while their agent unlocks the lockbox.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Dovlatian unlocks the doors to the school museum, that’s when a much deeper dive into Hollywood High alumni begins.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
This unlocks possibilities many drivers find threatening.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Each pack consists of a photocard for either Huntr/X or the Saja Boys and a Derpy access card with a QR code that unlocks exclusive content via the McDonald's app.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Harden talks about the chemistry of human behavior, how society has shaped its views of different communities, the relationship between hereditability and perceived responsibility, and how those opinions shift as science unlocks more mysteries of the human genome.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
That wasn’t the case Monday, and if this win unlocks something right before the playoffs with the spirit of this group, better late than never.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Upgrade Your Front Door Area Your front door is where buyers stand while their agent unlocks the lockbox.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Dovlatian unlocks the doors to the school museum, that’s when a much deeper dive into Hollywood High alumni begins.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
This unlocks possibilities many drivers find threatening.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Each pack consists of a photocard for either Huntr/X or the Saja Boys and a Derpy access card with a QR code that unlocks exclusive content via the McDonald's app.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocks
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In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other people’s reactions bleed into your own experience; the boundary between self and crowd loosens.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Unlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocks. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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