UNLEASH Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unleash

verb

ˌən-ˈlēsh

Definition of unleash

as in to loosen

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 to release

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 unleash When Miller unleashed another slider, Suzuki showed no hesitation. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Contreras unleashed a massive bat flip after ripping a 421-foot homer in what became a 6-3 Boston victory. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unleash

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Matching trousers stayed narrow through the hips before loosening down the leg into a slight flare.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of loosen

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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 July 2026
The trend could even unlock a more flexible energy supply for power grid operators and even AI data centers.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of unlock

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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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