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 It was seen that Belgrad was an extra layer at the top of Netflix’s film brass that could easily be let go, dollar-wise. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Netflix’s vice president of film Doug Belgrad was let go as well. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 The Union have climbed from last place in the Eastern Conference at the World Cup break to sixth under interim coach Ryan Richter, who took over after Bradley Carnell was let go. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The company announced over 1,000 employees would be let go, around 6 percent of its workforce. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let go

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