as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the familiar scent unloosed a flood of pleasant memories from her childhood
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The videos that were posted on social media since Thursday also indicate that security forces likely unleashed a fierce and bloody crackdown across the country and that some protestors attacked government buildings.—
Colin Sheeley, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
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After dribbling once with his right hand, Brown unleashed a Eurostep to his left, splitting the two Raptors players.—
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Investigators noted that the fitting likely loosened over time due to engine vibration.—
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However, several Supreme Court decisions in the last several decades have loosened those restrictions and broadened what is permissible under the Constitution.—
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
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“Unloosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloosed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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