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unloosening

verb

present participle of unloosen
as in loosening
to set free (from a state of being held in check) a relaxing bath unloosened all the mental and physical tension that had been building throughout the day

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  1. loosening
  2. unleashing
  3. releasing
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  • These parties’ platforms vary, but both point toward repatriating competences to national governments, weakening European Court of Justice jurisdiction, and loosening the common rules that make EU commitments credible to outside partners.
    — JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.
    — Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosening
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  • Drake’s promotion of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) four months after unleashing three albums left many wondering whether a fourth LP was on the horizon.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Stopping the run is critical to unleashing the Giants’ pass rush.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of unleashing
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  • In reality, as the camera operator would soon realize, Osborne had chucked the ball down the field while on the move, releasing it just as linebacker Champ Lewis wrapped his legs and dropped him to the turf.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Experts warn that massive constellations could be incredibly ecologically damaging, releasing copious amounts of atmospheric pollution and risking damage to the ozone layer.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of releasing
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“Unloosening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloosening. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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