unloaded; unloading; unloads
1
a(1)
: to take off : deliver
(2)
: to take the cargo from
unload the truck
b
: to give outlet to : pour forth
unloaded her bitter feelings
2
: to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive
unloaded the pack animals
unloaded himself to his friend
3
: to draw the charge from
unloaded the gun
4
: to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : dump
5
: to hit or propel with a great release of power
unloaded his ninth homer
1
: to perform the act of unloading
2
: to release or deliver something especially with power
unloaded on the ball
3
: to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst
the coach unloaded on his players
unloader
noun
Synonyms
Examples of unload in a Sentence
It took four hours to unload the truck.
Could you help me unload the car?
After the ship docked, they unloaded its cargo.
I have to unload the groceries.
Most ships unload at another dock now.
The train made several stops to unload passengers.
Rumor has it that the manager wants to unload him. Maybe he'll be traded to another team.
She unloaded a huge amount of stock when prices fell.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are also questions about Siri’s makeup, which was a factor in the Rays unloading him.
—
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration rushed to unload aid to Ukraine during the transition amid concerns that Trump would use military assistance as a bargaining chip.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The three women had been shopping and were unloading items at the motel where the ex-girlfriend was staying after her recent split from Handboy, prosecutors said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Therefore, investors could benefit from taking their inspiration from Warren Buffett — who as of November had sold 605 million of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares — and unload their holdings in the iPhone maker.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unload 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration rushed to unload aid to Ukraine during the transition amid concerns that Trump would use military assistance as a bargaining chip.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The three women had been shopping and were unloading items at the motel where the ex-girlfriend was staying after her recent split from Handboy, prosecutors said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Therefore, investors could benefit from taking their inspiration from Warren Buffett — who as of November had sold 605 million of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares — and unload their holdings in the iPhone maker.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unload
Dictionary Entries Near unload
Cite this Entry
“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unload. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
unload
verb
un·load
ˌən-ˈlōd 
ˈən-
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share