LET GO Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

let go

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Definition of let go

as in unleash

to set free (from a state of being held in check) It's time to let go of the past.

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Recent Examples of let go Rather than seeking revenge, the lyrics—and the video—suggest that letting go is the real act of liberation. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 But the joy doesn't help Dong let go of the deportations by the Thai and Vietnamese authorities. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 But the joy doesn’t help Dong let go of the deportations by the Thai and Vietnamese authorities. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The leader had already tried having difficult conversations with him—about letting go of control, training others and spreading knowledge across the team. — Manbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let go

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