1
as in to unpack
to empty or rid of cargo
the dockworkers unloaded the ship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of unload
The next-biggest spender among the pro-Trump groups is Building America's Future, which has unloaded about $5 million in TV ads since Trump's election.
—
Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Doing so allowed the rear tires to contribute more traction through the corner, counterintuitively—to me, at least, after my previous Radford instruction—preventing understeer despite actually unloading the front tires a smidge.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Owners unable to unload their EVs or still torn over Tesla have been caught in the middle.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Once triggered, the black mamba unloads a relentless flurry of high-speed bites.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unload
Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Doing so allowed the rear tires to contribute more traction through the corner, counterintuitively—to me, at least, after my previous Radford instruction—preventing understeer despite actually unloading the front tires a smidge.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Owners unable to unload their EVs or still torn over Tesla have been caught in the middle.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Once triggered, the black mamba unloads a relentless flurry of high-speed bites.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unload
Verb
-
From there, three large galleries unpack three core Pan-African philosophies: Garveyism, Négritude, and Quilombismo.—
Joseph L. Underwood,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Below, Tillman unpacks Milchick’s biggest moments from the finale, from his comedy routine with Kier to that unforgettable marching band sequence.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
As the upper stage continues towards space, the lower stage falls, spiraling back to Earth, dumping what remains of its fuel.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
-
As part of the movement, the website calls for people to sell their Tesla vehicles as well as dump their stock and join picket lines in front of more than 500 Tesla locations around the world.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The governor and his family were in their home at the time of the attack and were safely evacuated.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
-
They were evacuated safely and were not injured, according to state police.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The patients alleged the company didn’t disclose the risk of false positives in genetic testing on embryos, which led them to discard potentially viable embryos.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Cook on medium high until the water boils, then discard the water.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Ralph Young Centenarian, World War II Veteran Young was discharged from the Navy in 1946, returned to his hometown and married his first wife, Charlotte the following year.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
-
He was discharged on March 23 and was expected to convalesce at Casa Santa Marta, his residence in the Vatican.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Trump says Iran must ditch ‘concept of a nuclear weapon’ President Donald Trump on Monday once again reiterated that Iran must abandon any hope of obtaining a nuclear weapon as the U.S. prepares for more talks in less than a week.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Trump should ditch the tariffs, do some damage control with allies and reassert America as the center of global free trade.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
For instance, one study found that after losing a spouse, people tended to neglect their health—eating less nutritiously, skipping meals, drinking more alcohol, moving less, and sleeping less.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
-
Survivors numbered 706, according to the History Channel; 1,500 people lost their lives.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Here at last Richard unburdens himself, telling Reacher that the Becks’ lives are not their own.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Delegating should not be used as a way to unburden yourself of menial, grunt work.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unload. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share