1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
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2
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
In December, Buzzfeed unloaded Hot Ones outfit First We Feast, which sold off to a group of investors that included Crooked Media and the Sorors Fund Management, all led by founder Chris Schonberger and host Sean Evans.
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Last July, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders more controlling interests in the company.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Campers might consider unloading essentials from those cabinets before deploying the tent – or just deal with the slight inconvenience of having to crouch in through half-open hatches.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
In addition, throughout 2024 dark fleet tankers unloaded oil in China.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Last July, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders more controlling interests in the company.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Campers might consider unloading essentials from those cabinets before deploying the tent – or just deal with the slight inconvenience of having to crouch in through half-open hatches.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
In addition, throughout 2024 dark fleet tankers unloaded oil in China.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
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This presentation unpacks the successful three-year partnership between Smosh and Kiswe, highlighting why direct-to-consumer streaming should be a cornerstone of any creator's distribution strategy.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Blonde woman standing in the room while unpacking boxes.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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But Williams dumped the ball off to Brandon Clarke under the rim, and Robinson, recovering once again, arrived a split-second late.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rather than simply dredging the sea floor and dumping the soil back into the ocean elsewhere, all materials are reused for land reclamation or infrastructure projects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Even if a museum diligently evacuates its work, there can still be damage, added Rozhko.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Cannon House Office Building was forced to evacuate which delayed the vote on the government funding bill.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump has discarded decades of American foreign policy orthodoxy, forging ahead in pursuit of new deals with countries like Russia — while other allies like Ukraine are left as collateral damage.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fill the whole thing with water, swish the leaves around to remove any sediment and discard the water (or give your houseplants a drink with it).—
Kayleigh Drake,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ten were discharged and six did not return to the hospital within a 30-day period.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The comedian then made several disparaging remarks regarding the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died when a prop gun Baldwin was holding on set discharged with live ammunition inside.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the star tight end ditched his usual buzz cut in favor of the wavy, longer look last fall, the brothers’ mom Donna Kelce weighed in on it.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, ditch the equipment and do a stair climbing session on stairs within your home or in a public place—for example, the bleachers around a track or football field.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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This all might help explain why some of the hot tech trades over the past year have lost their momentum.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, losing these funds could potentially fuel public and political backlash.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Delegating should not be used as a way to unburden yourself of menial, grunt work.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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