unbutton

verb

Definition of unbuttonnext
as in to unzip

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Recent Examples of unbutton For me, unbuttoning my pants at the end of the day unlocks a level of joy and relief akin to removing my bra. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025 It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned with a tank top underneath and slacks at the office, unbuttoned over a maxi dress to cookouts, or as a swimsuit cover-up poolside. — Clint Davis, People.com, 24 June 2025 It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 Then, McEnany laughed and asked her co-hosts for permission to unbutton her tight blazer. — arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbutton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbutton
  1. unzip
  2. unfasten
  3. unfurl
  4. unlatch
  5. unfold
  6. unclench
Verb
  • During his post-sack celebration, the star lineman pretended to unzip his pants and pee on the field.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Once there, Meir was able to unzip a portion of Adenot's extravehicular mobility unit's (EMU's) upper arm assembly to inspect what was happening.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unzip
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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
  • 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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  • There are more mysteries to unfurl in future episodes of Pet Cemetery Murders, starting with the isolated Grey Gardens–esque dynamic between Dorothy and her own mother, Grace, who opened the pet cemetery in 1946.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Waits unfurls a sad story over the course of the song, dropping details about an unnamed woman in red shoes who’s standing by the newsstand outside a pharmacy on a cold, rainy night.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfurl
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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
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  • Confusion appears to be a recurring theme surrounding Pike’s botched execution, and that is evident in the events that unfolded thereafter.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The mood in the Commanders’ booth was a little different as Bram Weinstein and analyst London Fletcher couldn’t believe what was unfolding in front of their eyes.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • The tempo remains steady, but takes on a softer, more contemplative posture, as if urging you to unclench your jaw.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Your stiff limbs begin to unclench, as if death is slowly losing its hold on you.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of unclench

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“Unbutton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbutton. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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