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 While letting go of a quarterback, the Dolphins did not pick up another one Friday. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 There’s a lot going on — clearly too much to pronounce any of Tolkien’s placenames correctly, so just let go of that now, nerds, lest ye despair. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 For deeper concerns, this guide for parents on letting go offers additional strategies for children who need more support. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 Rossi was hired in September 2022, a few months after Callan was born, and let go in December after Clancy, 35, decided not to return to work. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let go

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