How to Use unleash in a Sentence

unleash

verb
  • The storm unleashed its fury.
  • The editorial unleashed a torrent of angry responses.
  • Where, oh where, will the comics unleash then?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But the orcs have some tricks up their sleeve, and unleash their warg.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The storm unleashed more than 2 feet of snow in some states.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace!
    — Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace!
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • For some people, the pain unleashed by the virus lingers.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
  • And for unleashing him the right way.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Auburn can unleash more of a pass rush with less concern about the run than last week.
    — Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Add a few drinks from the kiosk bar, and the smallest spark can unleash the rage.
    — Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
  • This thing has been unleashed on a number of other teens in the area.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
  • The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The echoes come back and inspire the rest of us to unleash our own voices.
    — Rachel Walker, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Then, two outs away, Rojas unleashed a homer.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Big and bold is just your speed this month, so unleash that Pisces power!
    — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Taveras unleashed a lifeline in a high-leverage spot, late in a game and with a full count.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Our domestic talent has to be unleashed at full force and full scale.
    — Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Survivor has just unleashed its latest twist.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
  • At my signal, unleash hell and take the following quiz to find out.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The passage of the aid package unleashed a fresh wave of fury among hard-liners.
    — Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
  • The Clippers unleashed their new weapon and rallied for a road win.
    — Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Why not reward them and unleash their talents on the next challenge?
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Yeti takes place deep in the Alps, where an avalanche has unleashed something primeval from the glacial ice.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Infantino then unleashed a hat trick of over-the-top flattery.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
  • Meet your favorite heroes and unleash your inner nerd.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In the simulation, the sun unleashed a triple threat.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Bet $1 or more on that parlay to unleash your profit boost tokens.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025

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