as in unleashes
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 unlocks
But over the last couple of years, the team has invested heavily in the reasoning side because that’s what unlocks generality.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Good wine recalls specific tasting notes; great wine unlocks entire memories.
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Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
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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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The subscription simply unlocks more access and more powerful features on your AI glasses.
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Sean Hollister,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
There's also Meta Glasses by Kylie, a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with model Kylie Jenner that unlocks her voice for AI assistance, for $100 more.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The Family plan unlocks all the same Plus Unlimited features for up to five people.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Good wine recalls specific tasting notes; great wine unlocks entire memories.
—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The subscription simply unlocks more access and more powerful features on your AI glasses.
—
Sean Hollister,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
There's also Meta Glasses by Kylie, a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with model Kylie Jenner that unlocks her voice for AI assistance, for $100 more.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The Family plan unlocks all the same Plus Unlimited features for up to five people.
—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlocks
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Carmy unleashes his many feelings.
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When the black hole feeds on gas, the object unleashes particles in the form of wind or jets that move at nearly the speed of light, traveling up to thousands of light-years into space.
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The heat softens and loosens debris in the carpet fibers so it can be vacuumed away.
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One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.
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“Unlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlocks. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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