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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
No, the King of the Monsters unleashes his fiery breath on the man and incinerates him instead.
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Every week, Netflix unleashes a bunch of new content for viewers to stream.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to awakening her creativity, the potion also unleashes a number of dark monsters that inhabit her subconscious, one of which is her mother, who appears transformed into a hairy monster that Mia is forced to confront.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the finale, a magic locket activated by Alex’s tears unleashes a memory of the lovably snarky hellraiser wiping a much younger Billie’s memories and sending her off to boarding school to protect her from an evil wizard named Lord Morsus (who also happens to be Billie’s paternal grandfather).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Tales From Beyond the Pale co-creator Glenn McQuaid unleashes a Jason Voorhees whose appearance is concealed not by a hockey mask but a squiggly blur of video noise, corrupting the handheld footage of him stalking college kids through the woods.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'HIT PIECE' – DHS unleashes on magazine claiming Kristi Noem doesn't actually run agency.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Grimoire unleashes a series of nightmares that feel like flashbacks that a group of teen campers could never have.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Every week, Netflix unleashes a bunch of new content for viewers to stream.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to awakening her creativity, the potion also unleashes a number of dark monsters that inhabit her subconscious, one of which is her mother, who appears transformed into a hairy monster that Mia is forced to confront.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the finale, a magic locket activated by Alex’s tears unleashes a memory of the lovably snarky hellraiser wiping a much younger Billie’s memories and sending her off to boarding school to protect her from an evil wizard named Lord Morsus (who also happens to be Billie’s paternal grandfather).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Tales From Beyond the Pale co-creator Glenn McQuaid unleashes a Jason Voorhees whose appearance is concealed not by a hockey mask but a squiggly blur of video noise, corrupting the handheld footage of him stalking college kids through the woods.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'HIT PIECE' – DHS unleashes on magazine claiming Kristi Noem doesn't actually run agency.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Grimoire unleashes a series of nightmares that feel like flashbacks that a group of teen campers could never have.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashes
Verb
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Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This code unlocks two distinct options for your first bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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This tier also unlocks Perplexity Pro Perks, which include deals on a variety of third-party products and services.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Unleashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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