unloaded; unloading; unloads
1
a(1)
: to take off : deliver
(2)
: to take the cargo from
unload the truck
b
: to give outlet to : pour forth
unloaded her bitter feelings
2
: to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive
unloaded the pack animals
unloaded himself to his friend
3
: to draw the charge from
unloaded the gun
4
: to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : dump
5
: to hit or propel with a great release of power
unloaded his ninth homer
1
: to perform the act of unloading
2
: to release or deliver something especially with power
unloaded on the ball
3
: to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst
the coach unloaded on his players
unloader
noun
Examples of unload in a Sentence
It took four hours to unload the truck.
Could you help me unload the car?
After the ship docked, they unloaded its cargo.
I have to unload the groceries.
Most ships unload at another dock now.
The train made several stops to unload passengers.
Rumor has it that the manager wants to unload him. Maybe he'll be traded to another team.
She unloaded a huge amount of stock when prices fell.
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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.
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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
The investment company is looking to unload 10 per cent of its stake in its NFL franchise, the San Francisco 49ers, but investment in Rangers is not dependent on that sale.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Baldwin, 66, appeared to be unloading luggage from a vehicle in New York City when a Donald Trump impersonator noticed the Emmy Award-winning actor.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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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.
5.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The investment company is looking to unload 10 per cent of its stake in its NFL franchise, the San Francisco 49ers, but investment in Rangers is not dependent on that sale.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Baldwin, 66, appeared to be unloading luggage from a vehicle in New York City when a Donald Trump impersonator noticed the Emmy Award-winning actor.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unload
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unload. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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unload
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un·load
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