unleashing

verb

present participle of unleash
1
as in loosening
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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2
as in releasing
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 unleashing For the first time since the Second World War, wealthy Americans watched their tax rates plunge, unleashing a genie that, in time, would shake loose any remaining restrictions on American oligarchs’ wealth. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 That typhoon crossed the country after causing destruction in southeastern Fujian province, unleashing record-breaking rainfall in Beijing. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 The White House also couldn’t resist prodding Swift when the singer married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, unleashing a series of memes on the day of the wedding in July. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026 Slater’s script follows an exorcist names Jefferson Haddock (Bacon), who is called into an isolated witness protection property to deal with a terrifying demon, accidentally unleashing a force that threatens to end him and everything around him. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Soon, the entire 208-foot-tall structure collapsed, unleashing a 10-story wall of water and obliterating cabins in its path. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The second-year midfielder, signed out of Duke before the 2025 season, drove forward with space in front of her before unleashing a shot from outside the penalty area into the upper corner for her first NWSL goal. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 When a tragic event makes her hell-bent for revenge, Jackie determines to take out the Demons one by one, unleashing her old killer instincts. — John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2026 Builders and developers rushed to meet this demand, unleashing a construction boom that has since produced a significant and lasting supply shock. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unleashing
  1. loosening
  2. releasing
  3. unlocking
Verb
  • So will a flood of 401(k) money, thanks to loosening rules about what investments belong in Americans’ retirement accounts.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • El Dorado County supervisors took a step toward loosening controversial regulations on vacation properties like Airbnbs and Vrbo rentals on the county’s west slope.
    — Haley Parsley August 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of loosening
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  • Marked by high highs and low lows, the path of Men at Work was brisk, with the group releasing three albums in about four years before breaking up in 1986.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If Pyburn did attempt to go back to college without the Buccaneers releasing him, Tampa Bay would retain his NFL rights.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • Admission to the grounds is completely free (new for 2026, adults simply register for a free Fan Access Pass), creating one of the best values in sports while unlocking sponsor activations, experiences and giveaways.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
  • So what is Bucky Brooks doing before sunrise, unlocking the gate outside the Granada Hills High football field?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Unleashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleashing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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