unstrap
verb
un·strap
ˌən-ˈstrap 
unstrapped; unstrapping; unstraps
: to remove or loose a strap from
Examples of unstrap in a Sentence
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While experiencing a few minutes of microgravity, passengers have the opportunity to unstrap themselves from their seats to gaze out the capsule’s large windows and take in a stunning view of Earth.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Tommy, smartly, unstraps his now-useless weapon and flees.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
The women were briefly able to unstrap from their seats and experience several minutes of weightlessness after crossing the Kármán line, which is considered to be the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and space.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The women were allowed to unstrap from their seats for about four minutes to experience weightlessness before buckling up for their return.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
At this point, the women were permitted to safely unstrap from their seats to experience a few minutes of microgravity and gaze out the capsule’s large windows to take in a stunning view of Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Moments after separating from the booster, passengers are able to unstrap and float about the cabin while enjoying spectacular views of Earth.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Virgin Galactic During about three minutes of weightlessness, as Unity arced over the top of its trajectory, the passengers were able to unstrap, float about the cabin and take in spectacular views of Earth far below, before returning to their seats for the plunge back into the lower atmosphere.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2024
The investigation started on March 18, 2022, when a woman known in court records as Jane Doe discovered an iPhone with the video recording on inside of a physical therapy treatment room, after Wong specifically instructed her to unstrap her bra during a treatment, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Tommy, smartly, unstraps his now-useless weapon and flees.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
The women were briefly able to unstrap from their seats and experience several minutes of weightlessness after crossing the Kármán line, which is considered to be the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and space.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The women were allowed to unstrap from their seats for about four minutes to experience weightlessness before buckling up for their return.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
At this point, the women were permitted to safely unstrap from their seats to experience a few minutes of microgravity and gaze out the capsule’s large windows to take in a stunning view of Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Moments after separating from the booster, passengers are able to unstrap and float about the cabin while enjoying spectacular views of Earth.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Virgin Galactic During about three minutes of weightlessness, as Unity arced over the top of its trajectory, the passengers were able to unstrap, float about the cabin and take in spectacular views of Earth far below, before returning to their seats for the plunge back into the lower atmosphere.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2024
The investigation started on March 18, 2022, when a woman known in court records as Jane Doe discovered an iPhone with the video recording on inside of a physical therapy treatment room, after Wong specifically instructed her to unstrap her bra during a treatment, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Unstrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstrap. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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unstrap
verb
un·strap
ˌən-ˈstrap
ˈən-
: to remove or loosen a strap from
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