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as in loosens
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 releases
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 unleashes
The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SENATE STANDOFF – Karoline Leavitt unleashes on Republican senator for holding the country 'hostage'.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
In the final few scenes of Wonder Man, Simon unleashes his powers to tear off Trevor's cell bars and release him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Only this version of Slattery is a whimpering scaredy-cat, who unleashes the beast within at a key moment in the film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The societies that can advance to the frontiers of the productive power that capitalism unleashes while maintaining their coherence and élan advance to the front of the race for international status and power.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
In the clip, EJAE unleashes her powerful, stripped down vocals for the emotional ballad (which has been covered by the likes of Mariah Carey) in a glamorous bathroom that features a double vanity as well as a white grand piano, singing into an appropriately golden mic.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026
The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SENATE STANDOFF – Karoline Leavitt unleashes on Republican senator for holding the country 'hostage'.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
In the final few scenes of Wonder Man, Simon unleashes his powers to tear off Trevor's cell bars and release him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Only this version of Slattery is a whimpering scaredy-cat, who unleashes the beast within at a key moment in the film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The societies that can advance to the frontiers of the productive power that capitalism unleashes while maintaining their coherence and élan advance to the front of the race for international status and power.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
In the clip, EJAE unleashes her powerful, stripped down vocals for the emotional ballad (which has been covered by the likes of Mariah Carey) in a glamorous bathroom that features a double vanity as well as a white grand piano, singing into an appropriately golden mic.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026
The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
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When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Being a fan of a cultural artifact means being a passionate reader (in a broader sense that also includes viewer, listener, audience, co-creator, and that also loosens and points out the porous border between work, creator, recipient).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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When wrap is finally called, Balfe releases the metaphorical pressure valve, letting the waterworks flow.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the agency releases hiring and unemployment numbers for January on Wednesday, they are expected to show that businesses, government agencies and nonprofits added about 80,000 jobs last month — modest but up from 50,000 in December.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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This data, combined with our agency partnerships with Publicis and PMG, and GeniusIQ’s ability to bring everything together live on air, unlocks powerful new inventory and engagement opportunities.—
Steve Bornstein,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Castle unlocks Spurs’ defense in fourth Two tactical adjustments led to the Spurs’ dominating defensive performance in the fourth quarter.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jackson uncorks a deep pass to Dawn, but the attempt is a little too long.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Unleashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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