LETTING GO Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

letting go

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present participle of let go

as in unleashing

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 letting go Instead of letting go of the ball and throwing with anticipation, Mendoza scrambled. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 There’s another path, one that preserves assets for the sector while letting go of a delivery model that is no longer effective. — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As the two women reconnect—bound by their history as former sisters-in-law—the narrative unfolds as a delicate exploration of identity and the difficult process of letting go. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 While letting go of a quarterback, the Dolphins did not pick up another one Friday. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 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 Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026 For her, recovery meant letting go of elite competition and accepting a new future. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

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