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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
Angry, resentful and financially struggling, the family ends up unleashing their rage and hunger on innocent victims.
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Thomas saw two men – wearing Commanders’ jerseys – unleashing a flurry of punches on another man in a blue Giants shirt.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video are unleashing a host of new movies that run the gamut of genres and tastes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
And for unleashing him the right way.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This time, former Vought CEO Stan Edgar and his granddaughter Zoe are the ones who save the day, with Zoe unleashing her toothed tentacles to efficiently rip Vikor’s head off.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Kuzminski said there’s a reason why a federal government should move cautiously when thinking about unleashing military might in American cities.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Large language models are unleashing a flood of slop that is threatening to degrade or even kill the internet.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s after Cipher takes control of Jordan’s body and powers, unleashing their fists on Marie when the two choose to give the crowd a kiss rather than a fight.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Thomas saw two men – wearing Commanders’ jerseys – unleashing a flurry of punches on another man in a blue Giants shirt.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video are unleashing a host of new movies that run the gamut of genres and tastes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
And for unleashing him the right way.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This time, former Vought CEO Stan Edgar and his granddaughter Zoe are the ones who save the day, with Zoe unleashing her toothed tentacles to efficiently rip Vikor’s head off.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Kuzminski said there’s a reason why a federal government should move cautiously when thinking about unleashing military might in American cities.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Large language models are unleashing a flood of slop that is threatening to degrade or even kill the internet.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s after Cipher takes control of Jordan’s body and powers, unleashing their fists on Marie when the two choose to give the crowd a kiss rather than a fight.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashing
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Currently, six out of these ten are triggered, including elevated price-to-earnings ratios, extreme outperformance of high-multiple stocks compared to cheaper ones, and loosening credit conditions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Goldman also reported that the labor market is loosening, meaning there are more workers than jobs, to levels not seen in 10 years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company plans to continue releasing updates as testing progresses, pushing its axial flux architecture toward the next benchmark in electric propulsion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Other events included releasing chickens into a crowd that scrambled to catch them, with winners taking them home, according to one report about the town’s history.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Features like full-color displays, dual smart unlocking options, and the shocfree™ suspension system help make every ride smoother, safer, and more intuitive—freeing riders from the stress of traffic and unreliable public transit.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Using a digital wristband, visitors can personalize their journey by selecting a Hogwarts house and unlocking interactive moments along the way.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Unleashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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