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as in loosened
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 released
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 unleashed
Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
After making the pick, Bynum stood up, dropped to the ground, and unleashed a series of dance moves, with his teammates gathering around to join in the fun.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The killing has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Our domestic talent has to be unleashed at full force and full scale.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The event unleashed a huge mass of sediment, the size of a modern skyscraper.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
Thompson's death unleashed scorn on social media aimed at the company and the American health insurance industry as a whole.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
After making the pick, Bynum stood up, dropped to the ground, and unleashed a series of dance moves, with his teammates gathering around to join in the fun.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The killing has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Our domestic talent has to be unleashed at full force and full scale.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The event unleashed a huge mass of sediment, the size of a modern skyscraper.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
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The historic structure had become loosened from its foundation over time, and the work will secure it, Bradburn said.Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the Bellagio Fountain Club, the excitement meets luxury as MGM’s top chefs deliver exquisite dinners paired with unfettered trackside views.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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By fostering an inclusive environment where curiosity is encouraged, the company unlocked the full potential of its workforce.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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As a uniquely skilled stretch five, the 7-foot Towns’ 3-point shooting and dominance on pick-and-rolls has unlocked one of the NBA’s highest-scoring and most-efficient teams.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Unleashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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