unbarring

present participle of unbar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbarring
Verb
  • The debate has become a clash between preserving a distinctive, architecturally significant concrete landmark and unlocking the commercial potential of the land beneath it.
    Steve Pickett, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • This follows recent federal changes on cannabis, potentially unlocking a lot of investor money for the industry.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 9 June 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 prosecution and defense both waived their right to opening statements in the sentencing phase.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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“Unbarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbarring. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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