as in unleashes
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the familiar scent unloosed a flood of pleasant memories from her childhood
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.—
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
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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
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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
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“Unlooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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