1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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2
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unload
The storm comes after the Plains and Midwest regions experienced blizzard-like conditions from a massive storm that marched across the country earlier this week, unloading a barrage of dangerous weather and leading to at least five deaths.
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Children dressed in camouflage help parents unload furry bodies, unfazed by the mangled, dripping corpses.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Less than ten minutes later, at that same rally, gunfire rang out and a sick and deranged assassin unloaded eight bullets from his sniper's perch into a crowd of many thousands of people.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
The platform’s remote control functionality also plays a role here, allowing for easier loading and unloading up and down ramps for transportation.
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—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Children dressed in camouflage help parents unload furry bodies, unfazed by the mangled, dripping corpses.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Less than ten minutes later, at that same rally, gunfire rang out and a sick and deranged assassin unloaded eight bullets from his sniper's perch into a crowd of many thousands of people.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
The platform’s remote control functionality also plays a role here, allowing for easier loading and unloading up and down ramps for transportation.
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—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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From there, three large galleries unpack three core Pan-African philosophies: Garveyism, Négritude, and Quilombismo.—
Joseph L. Underwood,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Below, Tillman unpacks Milchick’s biggest moments from the finale, from his comedy routine with Kier to that unforgettable marching band sequence.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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The two agents drag the body into the cabin, dump it on the kitchen table, and peel back the tarp in front of Shayna.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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As the upper stage continues towards space, the lower stage falls, spiraling back to Earth, dumping what remains of its fuel.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Many others, including Tara Lipinski, Chrissy Teigen, Britney Spears and more shared that they were evacuated as the fire spread.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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About 190 children were evacuated during the Biden administration.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, when cashew nuts are processed, the cashew apple, although edible, is often discarded or left unused in many commercial nut processing systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff will continue the therapy and physiotherapy after he has been discharged, Carbone added.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Officers found Christopher at the hospital, and John picked him up when he was discharged, the outlet reported.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eight years later, Democrats have devolved into nostrums about appealing to the middle class, ditching academic language, and finding a uniting message.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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After class, ditch the grip socks and turn it into a look with your favorite cardigan or leather jacket.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the Spartans pushed the Terrapins well into the fourth quarter before losing 82-69.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sabalenka eased into the fourth round after her opponent Elena Gabriela Ruse retired with an injury after losing the opening set 6-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Delegating should not be used as a way to unburden yourself of menial, grunt work.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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