as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Overcoming these regulatory barriers will be crucial in unlocking the full potential of cannabinoid medicine.
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Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Customers will show a QR code to unlock their window.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The code will unlock an exclusive digital costume, allowing players to change their character’s appearance in the game.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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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Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Customers will show a QR code to unlock their window.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The code will unlock an exclusive digital costume, allowing players to change their character’s appearance in the game.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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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Some thunderstorms turned severe and unleashed damaging winds as the rain came gushing down Thursday.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the temptation of being able to unleash his power without check proves too much for him.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In 1992, President Hafez al-Assad — the father of Bashar al-Assad, who was overthrown last year — loosened the limits.—
Ephrat Livni,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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McFarland previously pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to the disastrous first Fyre Festival and was released from prison in 2022 after serving less than four years.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Of the 83 songs featured on these seven albums, 74 have never been released in any form.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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