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as in discharged
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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as in dumped
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unloaded
Gloria Martinez and Miguel Hernandez, along with their 2-year-old granddaughter, were among the regular walkers who got to see the goats being unloaded.
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Waugh fired one bullet that struck Chaudhry, then unloaded several more into his body, witnesses told police.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Walz still doesn’t know the names of the agents who unloaded their firearms into Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
As dozens of people lined the docks to watch, volunteers and biologists carefully unloaded the large mammals from the back of a SeaWorld box truck onto the boat ramp.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In a key demonstration, the humanoid autonomously unloaded and reloaded a dishwasher across an entire kitchen without resets or human input.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Tensions rose during this protest, and an officer unloaded several pepper balls all over Garcia’s body.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Though the Dietz family's guns were apparently left locked in a safe and unloaded, that wasn't enough to prevent the child from accessing one.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
In July 2024, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders more controlling interests in the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Waugh fired one bullet that struck Chaudhry, then unloaded several more into his body, witnesses told police.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Walz still doesn’t know the names of the agents who unloaded their firearms into Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
As dozens of people lined the docks to watch, volunteers and biologists carefully unloaded the large mammals from the back of a SeaWorld box truck onto the boat ramp.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In a key demonstration, the humanoid autonomously unloaded and reloaded a dishwasher across an entire kitchen without resets or human input.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Tensions rose during this protest, and an officer unloaded several pepper balls all over Garcia’s body.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Though the Dietz family's guns were apparently left locked in a safe and unloaded, that wasn't enough to prevent the child from accessing one.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
In July 2024, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders more controlling interests in the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unloaded
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The officer discharged his weapon, hitting Chakraborty four times.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to investigators, Steele allegedly discharged a firearm in the parking lot of the bar, striking two innocent bystanders, Wright said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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This conduct goes beyond mere negligence, or medical malpractice — their decision to have their very sick young patient dumped onto the sidewalk — in Phoenix, in August — directly caused Kaelen’s death.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Sparrow is still in development, but Sherwin said the current iteration can carry 10 gallons of water, which can be trickled along a fire line or dumped in a single spot to put out an emerging fire.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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These are perfect for packing in my suitcase and spring right back to life when they’re unpacked.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures are going down, warm coats are unpacked and the nights are long and dark.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Dec. 2025
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Once Trump’s real objective was fulfilled — gain access to Venezuela’s oil — the cartel charge was discarded.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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After caring for Gabriel for two and a half months, Weaver felt as though she’d once again been used and discarded—this time by the state.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Evacuations then proceeded slowly, and only a small portion of Evergreen was evacuated.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Crew-12 mission was bumped up a few days so the astronauts can get to an understaffed space station after the mission's Crew-11 predecessors were medically evacuated in mid-January.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Back in October, Anderson ditched her famous blonde hair for a copper red hue for a role in an upcoming film—and Lee apparently asked her to go back to blonde in time for his wedding.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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And though Victoria’s Secret had previously ditched its runway show, Super has re-energized it.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is the last school year for the elementary school, which will be demolished when it’s emptied out.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Snyder is clearly back in his comfort zone, unburdened by superhero mythology and uncommitted actors, and that assurance shows in the final product.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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The outlook for Russia’s economy would be rosy, unburdened by sanctions and lost human capital, and made rich by Europe’s once-insatiable demand for its oil and gas.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Unloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloaded. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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