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as in to loosen
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail
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as in to release
to find emotional release for
lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday
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Recent Examples of unleash
As wildfires raged across the Carolinas on Wednesday, millions of people in the southern U.S. and the Pacific Northwest braced for looming storms that could unleash heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes this week.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
In just two months, the new administration has unleashed a series of measures that have journalists on alert, including lawsuits, a more aggressive Federal Communications Commission, and efforts to control the press corps.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Chaos ensues, unleashing a menace that threatens to destroy the city.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trail of destruction The storm unleashed a deadly wave of tornadoes across the Central and Southern US starting Friday.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
In just two months, the new administration has unleashed a series of measures that have journalists on alert, including lawsuits, a more aggressive Federal Communications Commission, and efforts to control the press corps.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Chaos ensues, unleashing a menace that threatens to destroy the city.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trail of destruction The storm unleashed a deadly wave of tornadoes across the Central and Southern US starting Friday.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
Verb
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That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Steam loosens any dirt on the floor, even working up sticky residue.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a Rasmussen poll released this past Thursday finds 45 percent of likely U.S. voters believe Khalil should be deported.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Taking your time might be the key to unlocking an even more delicious experience.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Consider their best advice below to lead creative talent well and unlock all the talent these employees have to offer.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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