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Recent Examples of unclasp
Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
The catalogue librarian, John Myers, unclasped the book’s old cover and sat down to see what was inside.
—Avi Selk, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2018
The democratization of data would unclasp the shackles of the quants as well.
—Daniel Roth, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2009
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
The catalogue librarian, John Myers, unclasped the book’s old cover and sat down to see what was inside.
—Avi Selk, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2018
The democratization of data would unclasp the shackles of the quants as well.
—Daniel Roth, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2009
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclasp
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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Well, technically in person: Shelley leaves the door ajar but doesn’t unlatch it, so Aggie has to plead her case through the crack.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kim believes this is our future, using AI to unlock and support human potential.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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While the Steelers hope to unlock Allar’s upside, there’s a benefit to the rookie learning under Rodgers, who was a willing mentor to Steelers 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard last year and Green Bay’s Jordan Love before that.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
25 Apr. 2023
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The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Apr. 2023
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“Unclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclasp. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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