as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Recent Examples of unlock
At $359 a year, the membership unlocks ECG on demand, daily blood pressure insights, and guidance on building habits to improve longevity.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 May 2025
Puma says the new Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 not only unlocks efficiency gains that outperform any other shoe on the shelves right now.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
That works to Elliott’s disadvantage as Slot’s changes are more focused on retaining the lead than unlocking a defence.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Establishing a Foundation for AI Adoption The potential of edge AI is vast, but unlocking its benefits requires a robust foundation.
—John Lockhart, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 May 2025
Puma says the new Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 not only unlocks efficiency gains that outperform any other shoe on the shelves right now.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
That works to Elliott’s disadvantage as Slot’s changes are more focused on retaining the lead than unlocking a defence.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Establishing a Foundation for AI Adoption The potential of edge AI is vast, but unlocking its benefits requires a robust foundation.
—John Lockhart, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlock
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The transaction will unleash billions of dollars in new infrastructure builds in communities across the country.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That’s because Hollywood is set to unleash a steady stream of horror films from now till the end of August.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The idea here is that long hairs will get wrapped around the side brushes as per normal in their V formation, but then as the brushes come in toward that parallel configuration, the hair loosens and gets flung straight into the main vacuum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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Parliament enacted the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679, which was meant to ensure that the king released prisoners when the law did not justify confining them.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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This practice involves buzzing next to flowers whose pollen is only released when there is a powerful air current next to their anthers so that pollen can be released to the adjacent female stigmas, facilitating pollination.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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