LET GO Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

let go

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Definition of let go

as in unleash

to set free (from a state of being held in check) It's time to let go of the past.

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Recent Examples of let go Head scribes Chris Ord and Matt Corman, and episodic directors for the remainder of the series, were let go. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 In November, however, Jesse and Joey Buss, as well as the rest of their siblings except for Jeanie, were let go by the Lakers. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Florida let go of Billy Napier, brought in Jon Sumrall, and days later, its starting quarterback and former golden boy, DJ Lagway, entered the transfer portal. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 There’s another path, one that preserves assets for the sector while letting go of a delivery model that is no longer effective. — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let go

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