unbarring

verb

present participle of unbar
as in unlocking

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  1. unlocking
  2. unfastening
  3. opening
Verb
  • Admission to the grounds is completely free (new for 2026, adults simply register for a free Fan Access Pass), creating one of the best values in sports while unlocking sponsor activations, experiences and giveaways.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
  • So what is Bucky Brooks doing before sunrise, unlocking the gate outside the Granada Hills High football field?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlocking
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  • 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
Definition of unfastening
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  • Brighton face Norwegian outfit Tromso in the play-off round over two legs either side of Sunday’s opening Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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“Unbarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbarring. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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