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as in loosening
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 releasing
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 unleashing
Arfsten dribbled to the top of the penalty box, did a crossover then passed across to Rossi, who let the ball go to his left foot before unleashing a shot.
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Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Under Xi, Beijing ramped up a nascent push to both increase green energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, unleashing more government backing for renewable energy and EVs.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Friday, a pickup truck transporting the bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, heading toward the Henley Street exit and unleashing the bees, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Three dozen young members from two warring Brooklyn gangs have been indicted for unleashing a wave of broad-daylight gun violence in Brownsville — killing one and wounding 10 others, and sending children scrambling in playgrounds and housing complex courtyards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
There might be bitterness in similar fights in F1’s deeper past, but unleashing this in 2026 would risk destabilizing the deep bonds Wolff clearly wants to protect.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In college baseball, Texas is again one of the top destinations in America, and Schlossnagle is unleashing the full power of Bevo’s possibilities.
—Mac Engel
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the first atomic detonation at the Trinity test, James Franck, Eugene Rabinowitch, Leo Szilard and others issued a report warning of the far-reaching consequences of unleashing the atomic bomb, highlighting the dangers of a nuclear arms race.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Under Xi, Beijing ramped up a nascent push to both increase green energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, unleashing more government backing for renewable energy and EVs.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Friday, a pickup truck transporting the bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, heading toward the Henley Street exit and unleashing the bees, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Three dozen young members from two warring Brooklyn gangs have been indicted for unleashing a wave of broad-daylight gun violence in Brownsville — killing one and wounding 10 others, and sending children scrambling in playgrounds and housing complex courtyards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
There might be bitterness in similar fights in F1’s deeper past, but unleashing this in 2026 would risk destabilizing the deep bonds Wolff clearly wants to protect.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In college baseball, Texas is again one of the top destinations in America, and Schlossnagle is unleashing the full power of Bevo’s possibilities.
—Mac Engel
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the first atomic detonation at the Trinity test, James Franck, Eugene Rabinowitch, Leo Szilard and others issued a report warning of the far-reaching consequences of unleashing the atomic bomb, highlighting the dangers of a nuclear arms race.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashing
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Erdoğan centralized power around himself but also pushed for loosening the country’s borders and extending Turkey’s influence into the region—into Syria, Iraq, Libya, Azerbaijan, and beyond—as a crucial part of Turkey’s new mission and ideology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many Republicans oppose loosening marijuana restrictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, Dyson has saved the day, releasing a travel version of its popular Supersonic hair dryer.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Scientists study them in hopes of unlocking the secrets behind their regenerative powers — and whether similar mechanisms might one day be applied to human medicine, including the possibility of regrowing complex tissues or even limbs.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rice commanding such a fee was down to Moyes unlocking his full potential.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Unleashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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