as in unlatched
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as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Recent Examples of unlocked
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The back of the vehicle can’t be unlocked from the inside.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Many phones, once stolen, are sold overseas, where they can be unlocked and repurposed.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In short, the transformer unlocked the full processing power of GPUs and catalyzed rapid increases in the scale of language models.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
His door was found unlocked, which neighbors said would have been unusual.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
As a uniquely skilled stretch five, the 7-foot Towns’ 3-point shooting and dominance on pick-and-rolls has unlocked one of the NBA’s highest-scoring and most-efficient teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
By fostering an inclusive environment where curiosity is encouraged, the company unlocked the full potential of its workforce.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
While some smartphones can be passcode unlocked using advanced cell phone forensic tools, others remain encrypted or physically inaccessible, posing challenges in investigations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Leaving the default admin password unchanged is like leaving your front door unlocked.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The back of the vehicle can’t be unlocked from the inside.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Many phones, once stolen, are sold overseas, where they can be unlocked and repurposed.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In short, the transformer unlocked the full processing power of GPUs and catalyzed rapid increases in the scale of language models.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
His door was found unlocked, which neighbors said would have been unusual.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
As a uniquely skilled stretch five, the 7-foot Towns’ 3-point shooting and dominance on pick-and-rolls has unlocked one of the NBA’s highest-scoring and most-efficient teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
By fostering an inclusive environment where curiosity is encouraged, the company unlocked the full potential of its workforce.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
While some smartphones can be passcode unlocked using advanced cell phone forensic tools, others remain encrypted or physically inaccessible, posing challenges in investigations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocked
Verb
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Then, the massive devastation of Beirut’s port blast in 2020 unleashed a shock wave explosion that destroyed the cinema complex in the city’s nightlife district.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Dec. 2024
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The transformative ride unleashed a range of emotions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The unsealed documents show examples of patient complaints against Planned Parenthood, educational materials patients must view before abortions and blank copies of the informed consent forms that state law requires patients to sign before terminating a pregnancy.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
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Kim and Messenger, both of New York, were each charged with bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery, according to the case’s unsealed indictment.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
Verb
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That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Blake and Albert, their tongues loosened by wine, reopen and then scratch viciously at old wounds, calling out personal failures and professional betrayals.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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New episodes will be released weekly and available to stream on Hulu.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2025
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Adidas made $437 million from the first batch of its Yeezy shoes released after severing ties with West, some of which benefited organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and a non-profit founded by George Floyd’s brother.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2019
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With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.—
Melanie Reffes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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For example, Bolden styled him in a full khaki Zegna suit with an unfolded lapel, popped collar and gold jewelry.—
Greg Emmanuel,
Essence,
21 Dec. 2024
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My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Best bets: On our radar this week Noah Davis A collection of more than 50 figurative paintings made by the late Los Angeles artist, who died at 32 in 2015, just as Davis’ career was beginning to attract wide attention, arrives after stops in Potsdam, Germany, and London.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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What’s more, this type of channel supports a wider culture of trust and transparency. 2) Communicate Transparently with Customers Many trust practices are nearly invisible when they’re done right.—
Chris Womack,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Unlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocked. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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