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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Chaos ensues, unleashing a menace that threatens to destroy the city.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trail of destruction The storm unleashed a deadly wave of tornadoes across the Central and Southern US starting Friday.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Over the past few months, the Trump Administration has unleashed an all-out assault on transgender people.
—Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Arsenal will be hoping that if the pass is unleashed against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, the end-result will be Robert Sanchez scooping the ball out of his net.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trail of destruction The storm unleashed a deadly wave of tornadoes across the Central and Southern US starting Friday.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Over the past few months, the Trump Administration has unleashed an all-out assault on transgender people.
—Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Arsenal will be hoping that if the pass is unleashed against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, the end-result will be Robert Sanchez scooping the ball out of his net.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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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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