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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
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s even an ability to autohack at the expense of a meter that unleashes Diana’s ultimate attack when its full.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood visitors will be cast as extras in a monster movie that goes off the rails when a villainous character known as The Phantom Director unleashes Universal Monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man during the park’s Universal Fan Fest Nights.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s even an ability to autohack at the expense of a meter that unleashes Diana’s ultimate attack when its full.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood visitors will be cast as extras in a monster movie that goes off the rails when a villainous character known as The Phantom Director unleashes Universal Monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man during the park’s Universal Fan Fest Nights.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
Verb
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Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The jostling loosens her ties enough to make her drop.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This defense is good enough to carry the Broncos to the AFC Championship, but Nix is the key that unlocks that final door, that trip to the Super Bowl.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Jevons paradox works when a cheaper input unlocks new demand that didn’t previously exist.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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