loosed

verb

Definition of loosednext
past tense of loose
1
as in fired
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them

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2
as in unleashed
to find emotional release for do not loose your pent-up frustrations on the next person who happens by

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3
as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement) the ranchers loosed the horses from their stables and into the paddock

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4
as in loosened
to set free (from a state of being held in check) the storm loosed its full fury when it hit the coastline at high tide

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosed
  1. fired
  2. unleashed
  3. freed
  4. loosened
  5. launched
  6. released
  7. rescued
Verb
  • Gang Green needs to get younger after its defense clearly took a step back after Robert Saleh was fired, and Mosley will likely be one of the first dominoes to fall.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone who was wrongly dipping into the OT kitty for themselves or others has to be found and exiled from the high command, if not fired outright.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fired
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  • Then, the massive devastation of Beirut’s port blast in 2020 unleashed a shock wave explosion that destroyed the cinema complex in the city’s nightlife district.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The transformative ride unleashed a range of emotions.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of unleashed
Verb
  • Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.
    Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of freed
Verb
  • Financial conditions have loosened.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.
    Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of loosened
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  • The change in April will mark the second price increase since Mega Millions was launched.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In July 2022, Yang, alongside Democrats, Republicans and Independents, launched the new Forward Party to give Americans more choice in our democracy.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of launched
Verb
  • The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The pair made for the film are now being released as part of a special Levi’s capsule collection.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of released
Verb
  • Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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