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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Recent Examples of unlock
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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Ackman has been waging a public campaign to pause the policy for the past week as the market has taken significant hits since the Trump administration unleashed global tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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With 12 shutouts in 14 games and champions of the Boras Classic South, Corona gets to unleash its pitching depth once again.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 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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Despite reuniting for live performances in recent years, Rage Against the Machine hasn’t released any original studio material since 2000’s Renegades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, she was released from custody by the LASD, where she had been held since her arrest, according to records obtained by Fox News Digital.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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