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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoning
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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 -
McCray redeemed himself after being thrown out at the plate in the bottom of the ninth by unfurling an outfield assist in extra innings.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the morning of 9/11, Scott's company Ladder 118 was dispatched from its firehouse in Brooklyn to respond to the crisis unfolding at the World Trade Center.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The protests that are now unfolding are a result of that skepticism.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Unbuttoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbuttoning. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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