as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought
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Recent Examples of unlock
By starting with small, focused initiatives and gradually expanding capabilities, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data assets, ultimately transforming the healthcare landscape for the better.
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Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Fisher said players can’t unlock all the skills in one play through.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding emotional value beyond rational benefits Here’s how these elements work together to unlock influence.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Science Advances This new hand could unlock more precise, natural-feeling prostheses for amputees – and also enable greater dexterity for humanoid robots tasked with handling delicate items around your home, and on the assembly line to build more bots.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
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Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Fisher said players can’t unlock all the skills in one play through.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding emotional value beyond rational benefits Here’s how these elements work together to unlock influence.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Science Advances This new hand could unlock more precise, natural-feeling prostheses for amputees – and also enable greater dexterity for humanoid robots tasked with handling delicate items around your home, and on the assembly line to build more bots.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlock
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Some thunderstorms turned severe and unleashed damaging winds as the rain came gushing down Thursday.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the temptation of being able to unleash his power without check proves too much for him.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Steam loosens any dirt on the floor, even working up sticky residue.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a Rasmussen poll released this past Thursday finds 45 percent of likely U.S. voters believe Khalil should be deported.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlock. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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