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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
When Miller unleashed another slider, Suzuki showed no hesitation.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Contreras unleashed a massive bat flip after ripping a 421-foot homer in what became a 6-3 Boston victory.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
The arrow hurdled forward, unleashing an audible woosh followed by a distant thwack.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Contreras unleashed a massive bat flip after ripping a 421-foot homer in what became a 6-3 Boston victory.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The arrow hurdled forward, unleashing an audible woosh followed by a distant thwack.
—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unleash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Matching trousers stayed narrow through the hips before loosening down the leg into a slight flare.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two hydrogen atoms to form one helium atom, releasing huge amounts of energy.
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Prior to the hearing, the Kirk family released a statement on social media.
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.
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The trend could even unlock a more flexible energy supply for power grid operators and even AI data centers.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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