unleashed; unleashing; unleashes
1
: to free from or as if from a leash : let loose
unleash the dogs
unleashing his anger
2
: to throw, shoot, or set in motion forcefully
unleashed a superb shot … to earn his side a point—
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The storm unleashed its fury.
The editorial unleashed a torrent of angry responses.
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The Biden-Harris administration unleashed an aggressive Department of Justice and an even more proactive Federal Trade Commission led by Lina Khan that’s been quashing deals across industries from publishing to pharma to fashion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Loading your audio article WASHINGTON D.C. — Steph Curry returned after missing three games with a left ankle sprain, but the Warriors didn’t need to fully unleash him to discard the Wizards.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The speeches unleashed shockwaves just when Trump needed to stay smoothly on course.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Loading your audio article WASHINGTON D.C. — Steph Curry returned after missing three games with a left ankle sprain, but the Warriors didn’t need to fully unleash him to discard the Wizards.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The speeches unleashed shockwaves just when Trump needed to stay smoothly on course.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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unleash
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un·leash
ˌən-ˈlēsh 
: to free from or as if from a leash
unleash a dog
the storm unleashed its fury
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