as in unlatched
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as in unleashed
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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Recent Examples of unlocked
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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
While some smartphones can be passcode unlocked using advanced cell phone forensic tools, others remain encrypted or physically inaccessible, posing challenges in investigations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
To be charged, the gun had to be loaded and unlocked.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Previously, the key tag unlocked one free Frosty every day, but this year’s iteration provides customers with one free Frosty with every visit.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
However, those who have always been partial to acts of service may have unlocked the ultimate holiday gift and not have known it—until now.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The designation automatically unlocked aid funding specific to livestock for affected counties back in July, namely Allegany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick counties.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Organizations will no longer be constrained by headcount, human roles will shift toward oversight and innovation, and ambitious goals and innovative solutions can be unlocked.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
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
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
While some smartphones can be passcode unlocked using advanced cell phone forensic tools, others remain encrypted or physically inaccessible, posing challenges in investigations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
To be charged, the gun had to be loaded and unlocked.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Previously, the key tag unlocked one free Frosty every day, but this year’s iteration provides customers with one free Frosty with every visit.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
However, those who have always been partial to acts of service may have unlocked the ultimate holiday gift and not have known it—until now.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The designation automatically unlocked aid funding specific to livestock for affected counties back in July, namely Allegany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick counties.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Organizations will no longer be constrained by headcount, human roles will shift toward oversight and innovation, and ambitious goals and innovative solutions can be unlocked.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
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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
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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
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In its own court filing Wednesday, the Free Beacon argued that divorce records were presumed unsealed and keeping them closed after two courts already agreed to unseal them hurts the public.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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Seven years later, new evidence surfaced, with an unsealed transcript of the getaway driver’s guilty plea casting doubt on Hanzlik’s participation.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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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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The Yardbirds released Roger the Engineer in 1966.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The brand recently released their Fall/Winter 2024 collection on their website.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023
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The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019
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With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018
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My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a phone for big hands and even my large paws struggle when typing messages on the unfolded screen.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Now, 10-year U.S. Treasuries pay more than double the yield of their Chinese equivalent, after reaching their widest discount in more than two decades.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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The conflict quickly spread to the wider family, with Amanda's revelation to their parents only adding more fuel to the fire.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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