1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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2
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unload
According to a financial filing, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has unloaded some 3.3 million shares of his company.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The order to unload the trucks did not come from Jack Cooper or the Teamsters.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yara Nardi | Reuters Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unloaded more than 3.3 million shares of his company in a sale valued at roughly $736.7 million, according to a financial filing on Tuesday.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The order to unload the trucks did not come from Jack Cooper or the Teamsters.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yara Nardi | Reuters Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unloaded more than 3.3 million shares of his company in a sale valued at roughly $736.7 million, according to a financial filing on Tuesday.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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Below, Martin unpacks the drama with her best friend Liv, reuniting with Aaron at the beginning of Beyond the Villa, and Rodriguez opens up about growing his relationship with JaNa Craig over the past year.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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Loosely based on the life and novels of forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, a producer on the show, each episode of Bones unpacks an FBI case file surrounding the mystery of human remains, as well as the personal lives of its central characters.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Or, excuse me, that should read Lily’s dancer boyfriend, Diego, dumped her and her subsequent breakdown is one more thing for Charlotte to worry about.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The residents of San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas have been urged to monitor forecasts, be alert for possible Flood Warnings and be prepared to evacuated if necessary.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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In a press conference on Sunday morning, Kerrville City manager Rice was asked about why summer camps were not evacuated, despite the warning days earlier that a storm could occur.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Off flavor: If the pineapple tastes sour or fizzy, discard it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Haynes was charged once he was discharged from the hospital Tuesday morning.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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This allows other organisms to set up shop and overproduce—like yeast, for instance, or a bunch of bad-guy bacteria, the latter of which paves the way for bacterial vaginosis and symptoms like irritation, burning, fishy odor, and discharge in some people.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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Saks then lined up $350 million in new financing in May only to ditch that in favor of $600 million in financing last month from a group of bondholders jockeying for a better position in the capital structure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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In the 25 years before it was signed, more than 3,500 people lost their lives in the Troubles.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Still, the 12-year contract would help Notre Dame absorb losing USC if there’s no common ground with the Trojans.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Cybersecurity is now a board-level discussion, but many organizations haven’t unlocked its full potential to unburden the business—and empower it to pursue new markets and drive profits.—
David Monnier,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Musk’s social media unburdening this week certainly wasn’t helpful to the cause.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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