unbar

verb

Definition of unbarnext
as in to unlock

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Recent Examples of unbar During the 3-on-3 overtime period, both teams had a physical game unbarred by the officials. — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbar
  1. unlock
  2. unfasten
  3. unlatch
  4. unbolt
  5. unclasp
Verb
  • The fusion unlocked 270-degree views that sweep across the island’s private golf course, Biscayne Bay, and the South Beach and Downtown Miami skylines, complete with direct sightlines of ships navigating Government Cut.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Funhouse Chaos Soon after Cohen shared his result, other mathematicians started using it to unlock new proofs about how waves behave in chaotic situations.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlock
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
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of unfasten
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  • Relatedly, restitution may begin to address the pain that has become ubiquitous, an opportunity to unlatch the tentacle grips of oppression, which can be loosened through collective organizing, with something for everyone and not just a few.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Throughout the day, anyone can unlatch the box, pick up a trinket and hopefully leave one behind to share.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of unlatch
Verb
  • Spin the bearings to test them, then unbolt and replace any worn bearings with comparable replacements.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2023
Definition of unbolt
Verb
  • Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
Definition of unclasp

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“Unbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbar. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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