1
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
Trump also unleashed on May 23 executive orders on accelerating nuclear technologies.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
And after Australia’s government called for an independent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, China unleashed a barrage of tariffs and other restrictions on Australian exports.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
This is all intentional: Trump and Congress are pushing our communities into poverty and instability in order to unleash the police state on them.
—Rod Adams, Essence, 25 May 2025
The federal government is also tightening its wallet, unleashing a broad cancellation of federal funding of foreign aid and other programs, especially those that highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 2025
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
And after Australia’s government called for an independent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, China unleashed a barrage of tariffs and other restrictions on Australian exports.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
This is all intentional: Trump and Congress are pushing our communities into poverty and instability in order to unleash the police state on them.
—Rod Adams, Essence, 25 May 2025
The federal government is also tightening its wallet, unleashing a broad cancellation of federal funding of foreign aid and other programs, especially those that highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 2025
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Her avocados, for instance, are almost always halved, loosened from the skin, which remains to protect the fruit, then sliced, drizzled with lemon or lime juice and seasoned with salt, pepper and often chopped chives.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Missing or loosened stones create tripping hazards, and city workers must frequently be dispatched to carry out repairs.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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However, he was granted his request at the Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, May 21, according to the BBC, and was released on a $6.7 million bail.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The game was officially released on May 22, 1980 in Japanese arcades before launching in the United States in October 1980, according to the Pac-Man website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The launch of a new radio station and the continued growth of STV Player enable us to unlock exciting new opportunities for our customers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Brands and buyers now operate from a single source of truth — unlocking faster decisions, better outcomes and a better customer experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed her solidarity with the local population as emergency services warned people the area was hazardous and urged them to stay away, closing off the main road into the valley.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Burroughs has expressed concerns that potential Harvard students abroad have been unable to obtain new visas since last week.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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