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as in to loosen
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 to release
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 unleash
This course is designed to inform and empower aspiring engineers and designers to unleash their creativity while sharpening their technical skills.
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
That zone also unleashes Hayden Gray as a passing lane poltergeist; Gray leads the entire country in steal rate.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Kendrick Lamar In Martine Rose Kendrick Lamar utilized the Super Bowl stage to unleash an outfit that had the internet talking for hours.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
California might be the place with enough glitz to unleash that particular stock-bumping news to the world, but the Golden State is evidently far too restrictive for a company like Tesla to truck with.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
That zone also unleashes Hayden Gray as a passing lane poltergeist; Gray leads the entire country in steal rate.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Kendrick Lamar In Martine Rose Kendrick Lamar utilized the Super Bowl stage to unleash an outfit that had the internet talking for hours.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
California might be the place with enough glitz to unleash that particular stock-bumping news to the world, but the Golden State is evidently far too restrictive for a company like Tesla to truck with.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleash
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Everyone at the club has been holding out for the moment when new ownership arrived and the purse strings can finally be loosened.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The administration may also be reluctant to yield on another major demand by Mr. Xi: loosening U.S. restrictions on exports of technology to China, such as the advanced semiconductors needed to power artificial intelligence, a key battleground between the world’s top two economic powers.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) released a statement regarding Knox, explaining their decision to disqualify him from the state tournament.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hamas confirmed that more than 600 prisoners had been released overnight.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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With deeper, more collaborative relationships, mentoring can unlock its full potential.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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That was true at the City Ground, with the Forest’s captain’s cunning and guile repeatedly threatening to unlock Arsenal’s stubborn defence.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Calarco, who is also the author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, said women are becoming increasingly aware that even when liberal men express egalitarian beliefs, many of them are willing to abandon them when push comes to shove.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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