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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
Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk's darker halves fight to be unleashed.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump is right to unleash oil and natural gas, but the country simply needs more energy to keep up with the growing demand.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump’s announcement unleashed without the promise of future benefits.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump is right to unleash oil and natural gas, but the country simply needs more energy to keep up with the growing demand.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump’s announcement unleashed without the promise of future benefits.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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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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So, what is the key to unlocking data’s full potential?—
David Boice,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Dismounting, the ship’s captain unlocked the outer gate, and his men scurried into the courtyard, squeezing through the small door that led into the gunpowder room.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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