Unleash
verb
To release or cause something powerful to act, especially with strong or harmful effects.
The government's economic policies have unleashed a wave of protest.
Often appears as...
- unleash chaos
- unleash havoc
verb
To allow or cause something very strong to start suddenly.
When she heard the news, she unleashed her anger.
Often appears as...
- unleash emotions
- unleash anger
verb
To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. to be expressed freely.
The new movie is expected to unleash a lot of laughter.
Often appears as...
- unleash laughter
- unleash creativity
verb
To remove a leash from, as from a dog.
He unleashed his dog when he saw that the park was empty.
Often appears as...
- unleash a dog
- unleash a pet
verb
To release or cause something powerful to act, especially with strong or harmful effects.
The government's economic policies have unleashed a wave of protest.
Often appears as...
- unleash chaos
- unleash havoc
verb
To allow or cause something very strong to start suddenly.
When she heard the news, she unleashed her anger.
Often appears as...
- unleash emotions
- unleash anger
verb
To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. to be expressed freely.
The new movie is expected to unleash a lot of laughter.
Often appears as...
- unleash laughter
- unleash creativity
verb
To remove a leash from, as from a dog.
He unleashed his dog when he saw that the park was empty.
Often appears as...
- unleash a dog
- unleash a pet
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Powerful Impact
Use 'unleash' to describe the release of something impactful, often negative or destructive.
The scandal unleashed a storm of media attention.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Release
'Unleash' implies a quick or sudden release of something that was restrained or controlled.
His comment unleashed an intense debate.
Pro Tip 1/2Powerful Impact
Use 'unleash' to describe the release of something impactful, often negative or destructive.
The scandal unleashed a storm of media attention.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Release
'Unleash' implies a quick or sudden release of something that was restrained or controlled.
His comment unleashed an intense debate.
Pro Tip 1/2Powerful Impact
Use 'unleash' to describe the release of something impactful, often negative or destructive.
The scandal unleashed a storm of media attention.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Release
'Unleash' implies a quick or sudden release of something that was restrained or controlled.
His comment unleashed an intense debate.
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
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Why you don’t like the...
to help those people make those distinctions and know if a voice is internal or external. You can also think about the inner voice as the voice that speaks in your dream. This inner voice can take many forms. And in your dreams, you actually unleash the potential of this inner voice.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
around the world simply by using fertilizers, causing huge problems of water quality from rivers, lakes, and even oceans, and it's also the single biggest driver of biodiversity loss. So without a doubt, agriculture is the single most powerful force unleashed on this planet
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Why are cockroaches so...
But they’ll rarely suffer any consequences. This is because they’re equipped with genes that provide immunity against numerous pathogens. These genes are often duplicated many times over. So when infected, the cockroach’s immune system efficiently unleashes
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History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them.
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An eco-modernist...
Eco modernism is optimistic about humanity and our planets future rather than encouraging people to scale back their lives we seek to unleash human creativity for the benefit of people and the environment that means we're firm believers in
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
but what part of the street. This level of accuracy has unleashed a firestorm of innovation. In fact, many of you navigated here today with the help of your TomTom or your smartphone. Paper maps are becoming obsolete.
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Can you solve the virus...
The virus is contained for now, but unless you can destroy it, the vents will soon open and unleash a deadly airborne plague. Without hesitation, you grab your HazMat suit and get ready to save the world.
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Eating Myself: Giant...
predator to try and get at these eggs this mom is literally a basket case protecting her eggs until they hatch and a new generation of fierce multi limbed warriors are unleashed on the jungle
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Giant Centipede PIPE...
these eggs this mom is literally a basket case protecting her eggs until they hatch and a new generation of fierce multi-limbed warriors are unleashed on the jungle
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
Video examples
Why you don’t like the...
to help those people make those distinctions and know if a voice is internal or external. You can also think about the inner voice as the voice that speaks in your dream. This inner voice can take many forms. And in your dreams, you actually unleash the potential of this inner voice.
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
around the world simply by using fertilizers, causing huge problems of water quality from rivers, lakes, and even oceans, and it's also the single biggest driver of biodiversity loss. So without a doubt, agriculture is the single most powerful force unleashed on this planet
Video examples
Why are cockroaches so...
But they’ll rarely suffer any consequences. This is because they’re equipped with genes that provide immunity against numerous pathogens. These genes are often duplicated many times over. So when infected, the cockroach’s immune system efficiently unleashes
Video examples
History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them.
Video examples
An eco-modernist...
Eco modernism is optimistic about humanity and our planets future rather than encouraging people to scale back their lives we seek to unleash human creativity for the benefit of people and the environment that means we're firm believers in
Video examples
Todd Humphreys: How to...
but what part of the street. This level of accuracy has unleashed a firestorm of innovation. In fact, many of you navigated here today with the help of your TomTom or your smartphone. Paper maps are becoming obsolete.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
The virus is contained for now, but unless you can destroy it, the vents will soon open and unleash a deadly airborne plague. Without hesitation, you grab your HazMat suit and get ready to save the world.
Video examples
Eating Myself: Giant...
predator to try and get at these eggs this mom is literally a basket case protecting her eggs until they hatch and a new generation of fierce multi limbed warriors are unleashed on the jungle
Video examples
Giant Centipede PIPE...
these eggs this mom is literally a basket case protecting her eggs until they hatch and a new generation of fierce multi-limbed warriors are unleashed on the jungle
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
Putting a stamp on things just helps you say, 'Hey, yesterday I was there, and today I'm here.' It's another step forward, and it feels like another turning point and an unleashing of creativity, and now I'm going to start focusing on the show and the production, the fun stuff that comes with it.
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Wendy Williams
American Entertainer
Parents, you need to watch who you let loose your girls around. If you're so desperate that you want your kids to be stars, and you're going to unleash your daughters to the world, you better watch what you get.
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Phillipa Soo
American Actress
I read 'Backstage' a lot when I first was unleashed into the world from drama school. And what was great about it was that if I was using it or not, it was just nice to know what was happening in my community.
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Frances Hesselbein
American Businessman
It takes courage for a leader to identify and confront self-imposed barriers, to put in place the personal strategies required to unleash the energy, innovation, and commitment to self-development.
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Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Mongolian Politician
I do believe in the power of freedom. The power of freedom is the mightiest force of history. Once that power unleashes, it ultimately leads to peace and prosperity.
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Yo-Yo Ma
American Musician
Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.
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Issey Miyake
Japanese Designer
A-POC unleashes the freedom of imagination. It's for people who are curious, who have inner energy - the energy of life and living.
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Hilary Knight
American Athlete
Fortunately, I have some amazing partners that I work with that continue to support me and enable me to unleash the best me!
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Ren Ng
Malaysian Businessman
Light field photography unleashes the power of the light, to forever change how everyone takes and experiences pictures.
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Johan Rockstrom
Environmentalist
Even the wealth of the U.S. cannot protect against the levels of environmental destruction that we are unleashing.
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
Putting a stamp on things just helps you say, 'Hey, yesterday I was there, and today I'm here.' It's another step forward, and it feels like another turning point and an unleashing of creativity, and now I'm going to start focusing on the show and the production, the fun stuff that comes with it.
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Wendy Williams
American Entertainer
Parents, you need to watch who you let loose your girls around. If you're so desperate that you want your kids to be stars, and you're going to unleash your daughters to the world, you better watch what you get.
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Phillipa Soo
American Actress
I read 'Backstage' a lot when I first was unleashed into the world from drama school. And what was great about it was that if I was using it or not, it was just nice to know what was happening in my community.
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Frances Hesselbein
American Businessman
It takes courage for a leader to identify and confront self-imposed barriers, to put in place the personal strategies required to unleash the energy, innovation, and commitment to self-development.
Quote examples
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Mongolian Politician
I do believe in the power of freedom. The power of freedom is the mightiest force of history. Once that power unleashes, it ultimately leads to peace and prosperity.
Quote examples
Yo-Yo Ma
American Musician
Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.
Quote examples
Issey Miyake
Japanese Designer
A-POC unleashes the freedom of imagination. It's for people who are curious, who have inner energy - the energy of life and living.
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Hilary Knight
American Athlete
Fortunately, I have some amazing partners that I work with that continue to support me and enable me to unleash the best me!
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Ren Ng
Malaysian Businessman
Light field photography unleashes the power of the light, to forever change how everyone takes and experiences pictures.
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Johan Rockstrom
Environmentalist
Even the wealth of the U.S. cannot protect against the levels of environmental destruction that we are unleashing.
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