unbuttoning

present participle of unbutton

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoning
Verb
  • Given the massive changes unfurling on the White House grounds, Trump is sure betting historians agree with him.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Mayfield rolled right with plenty of time before unfurling a long throw that threaded between Blankenship and rookie safety Drew Mukuba and struck Emeka Egbuka in stride for a 77-yard touchdown.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But for most Palestinians, de-facto annexation is already unfolding daily.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Drama is unfolding behind the scenes of Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Unbuttoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbuttoning. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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