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as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I can't seem to unload this old car—even the charities won't take it!
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Recent Examples of unload
State officials said the flatbed was owned by J and A Towing, a business in Belding, Michigan, and that Greenville Steel was not involved in unloading the forklift.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Matthews then unloaded on what his tax dollars shouldn’t be used for.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
The kids cheered as teachers, staff, and an Enchanted Backpack crew began unloading boxes full of school supplies, books, games, clothing and other items for the students.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The tech also has the ability to cook and unload the dishwasher.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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Airplane Pockets Plane Seat Organizer Some passengers want to unpack and settle in while the boarding process is still active.—
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Parker dropped by Guest Spot to unpack the show’s mid-season premiere.—
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In a class-action suit, originally launched in 1993, the Cofán accused Texaco of dumping 18 billion gallons of oily wastewater across their ancestral lands between 1964 and 1990.—
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
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The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.—
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Local newspaper TimesLIVE reported that authorities warned residents across the region to evacuate as firefighters battle multiple blazes.—
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The fawner depends on others to prop up her self-image; the unfawner knows when to discard them entirely.—
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Certain dents and signs are clear red flags, signaling you should immediately discard the can to avoid the risk of foodborne illness.—
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The criminal complaint says Yang will be booked into the Hennepin County jail after she is discharged from the hospital.—
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Just a few days ago, Robert Roy was discharged from the hospital after spending just over a month in a surgical intensive care unit after surgery.—
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Shortly after the pursuit began, the suspects ditched the car in the 11100 block of Archwood Place and ran away from the officers.—
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That includes a public stop at a Florida Steak ‘n Shake in March after the chain ditched vegetable oil for beef tallow.—
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Indiana has lost more than 700 games in its history and now is one game away from a national title.—
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To our minds, Wednesday's horror, those kids who lost a mother, should supplant the inevitable circling of the ideological wagons and the parsing of the different angles of pictures taken at the scene.—
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Feel free to unburden yourselves to the worst offenders.—
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Being unburdened by pressure and performance leaves more room for fantasy.—
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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