UNBUTTON Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unbutton

verb

Definition of unbutton

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

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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
Under pressure, the module could unzip and fail completely.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 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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Sheets of plastic had been place in the Great American Ball Park visiting clubhouse since the day before, attached to the ceiling with binder clips and folded up above the lockers, ready to be unfurled after the game for the Dodgers’ celebration.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Or maybe the stars of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, held every October with its red carpet unfurling outside the nearby Trustees Theater.

— Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfurl

Verb

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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