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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.
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Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023
Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbar
Verb
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South Carolina, a key primary state, could help unlock Harris’ path to the nomination.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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His regular-season point totals were some of the best in the league, but the playoff performances in critical moments were the subject of much scrutiny, so much so that most hockey fans thought all Marner needed was a change of scenery to unlock his postseason potential.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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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
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If your button-down outfit is in need of a little spice, a quick trick is to unfasten the top and slip out a single shoulder.—
Sri Rain Stewart,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Well, technically in person: Shelley leaves the door ajar but doesn’t unlatch it, so Aggie has to plead her case through the crack.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Apr. 2023
Verb
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Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2019
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“Unbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbar. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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