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as in loosened
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 released
to find emotional release for
lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday
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as in escaped
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Recent Examples of unleashed
James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Several neighbors told the Herald that unleashed dogs have been a constant issue for years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Leashed, friendly dogs and (unleashed) kids are welcome, but please supervise at all times.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
This kind of ‘autonomy at the edge’, where human oversight is minimal once a system is unleashed, marks a qualitative shift in warfare.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
That incident unleashed rioting and looting, with the homes of political leaders—including that of the finance minister—attacked and government offices burned.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Just before Man’s Best Friend is unleashed onto the world, Short n’ Sweet brings the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter to a special milestone she’s only seen once in her career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The fires come as the northwestern United States remains in the grip of a heat wave that's unleashed near triple-digit temperatures and wind gusts as high as 50 mph across several states, from California to Washington.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The Lone Star State amounts to the first battle in a mushrooming national redistricting battle that Trump unleashed last month with the goal of helping Republicans hold onto control of Congress next year, when history says the sitting president’s party would be expected to lose ground.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Security forces unleashed live ammunition, water cannons, and tear gas over protests in several cities, according to news agency Reuters.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Invisible pollutants unleashed To simulate real-world conditions, the researchers placed unused masks in beakers of ultra-pure water and left them at room temperature for 24 hours.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence has unleashed a wave of data center construction.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And the financial incentives have unleashed a surge of opportunity and confidence as Newfoundland grows its profile in the locations business internationally.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The 2010 operation was supposed to last three days but got called off after the first hour yielded dozens of arrests and unleashed a furious reaction from then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Congress would be wise to listen to the rancor unleashed at town halls.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Payton noted the Colts haven’t fully unleashed Warren, although Steichen showed a glimpse of what could be in store.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Several neighbors told the Herald that unleashed dogs have been a constant issue for years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Leashed, friendly dogs and (unleashed) kids are welcome, but please supervise at all times.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
This kind of ‘autonomy at the edge’, where human oversight is minimal once a system is unleashed, marks a qualitative shift in warfare.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
That incident unleashed rioting and looting, with the homes of political leaders—including that of the finance minister—attacked and government offices burned.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Just before Man’s Best Friend is unleashed onto the world, Short n’ Sweet brings the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter to a special milestone she’s only seen once in her career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The fires come as the northwestern United States remains in the grip of a heat wave that's unleashed near triple-digit temperatures and wind gusts as high as 50 mph across several states, from California to Washington.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The Lone Star State amounts to the first battle in a mushrooming national redistricting battle that Trump unleashed last month with the goal of helping Republicans hold onto control of Congress next year, when history says the sitting president’s party would be expected to lose ground.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Security forces unleashed live ammunition, water cannons, and tear gas over protests in several cities, according to news agency Reuters.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Invisible pollutants unleashed To simulate real-world conditions, the researchers placed unused masks in beakers of ultra-pure water and left them at room temperature for 24 hours.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence has unleashed a wave of data center construction.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And the financial incentives have unleashed a surge of opportunity and confidence as Newfoundland grows its profile in the locations business internationally.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The 2010 operation was supposed to last three days but got called off after the first hour yielded dozens of arrests and unleashed a furious reaction from then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Congress would be wise to listen to the rancor unleashed at town halls.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashed
Verb
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The grip of this ice age was loosened only when carbon dioxide began to soar again around 300 million years ago.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are also plot holes that could sink a truck, like Miller going on a rampage as an escaped prisoner with — apparently — not a single cop on his tail.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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Because no natural organism has evolved to compete with or prey upon mirror life, the escaped bacterium multiplies exponentially without any biological constraints.—
LIYAM CHITAYAT,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into power on demand.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gravitational wave detection has unlocked the universe’s dark side, giving scientists access to phenomena never observed before.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gig work humor and tech-bro satire appear to punch up at unfettered capitalism but actually punch down at the millions of workers whose problems won’t be solved by the end of the 98-minute running time.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The logic of unfettered capitalism ensures that any labor-saving, cost-reducing, or control-enabling device will eventually be put to use, regardless of the composition of the societies those technologies will disrupt.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On second-and-9, quarterback Brock Purdy pumped and uncorked a long ball to receiver Ricky Pearsall, who got a step on cornerback Riq Woolen down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then in the top of the ninth with runners on first and third, Brewers closer Trevor Megill uncorked a wild pitch that bounced off Contreras’ chest protector and well away from the plate, allowing Matos, who doubled to lead off the ninth, to score.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, on multiple visits to the neighborhood, the two dogs were unchained in the yard during different times of the day and night, the Herald observed.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unleashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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