unbarring

present participle of unbar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbarring
Verb
  • Muncy unlocking even more potential at the hot corner is a big part of the Dodgers raising their defensive ceiling.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
    Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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“Unbarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbarring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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