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as in firing
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them
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2
as in unleashing
to find emotional release for
do not loose your pent-up frustrations on the next person who happens by
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as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
the ranchers loosed the horses from their stables and into the paddock
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as in loosening
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the storm loosed its full fury when it hit the coastline at high tide
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Recent Examples of loosing
Safer, then, to keep loosing arrows at others’ positions rather than one’s own.
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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In video footage released about a month after the shooting, the police department said officers first encountered Cortez after responding to a 911 caller who stated a man was firing a gun and pointing the weapon at people.—
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Security forces confronted protesters in several cities and towns, firing tear gas.—
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First, that unleashing Venezuelan oil would yield lower energy prices for American consumers and giant profits for American companies.—
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The predictions were that unleashing AI to the world at large would lead to an exponential rise in cheating at school and that student essays would cease to be original.—
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The Broadway production will also include a partnership with the Innocence Project, the organization dedicated to freeing the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system (and the same group that helped secure Yarris’ exoneration).—
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These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.—
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The administration is loosening already lax oversight.—
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They’re made from Lee’s stretchy denim blend that’s designed to move with you without loosening throughout the day.—
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Anger over shooting video Others pointed to the video of the shooting as a source of outrage.—
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Michael David McKee was arrested on Saturday, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her dentist husband at their home in Columbus, Ohio, in late December.—
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Early evidence suggests these cells may go off course, making fat instead of bone and releasing chemical signals that interfere with the regrowth of blood vessels, which are essential for healing.—
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Mobilizing stored iron by releasing it from the liver and spleen into the bloodstream and bone marrow.—
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Understanding which plants are worth rescuing and which to skip is crucial to successful gardening.—
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
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“Loosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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