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Recent Examples of unclasp
His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
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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
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
Verb
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His bow tie wants to be untied, his vest buttons unfastened, his top hat removed.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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On Black Friday last year, with the Chiefs and Raiders reserved for a national TV audience, quarterback Patrick Mahomes slammed a football between his hands and angrily unfastened his chin strap before yelling toward the sideline.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then, unlatch the access door to reveal the cabin air filter.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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This can cause the tailgate to unlatch while the vehicle is in park, the report said.—
Ahjané Forbes,
USA TODAY,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In addition to Hallmark Plus’ holiday offerings, subscribers will unlock plenty of Starz original series, including Outlander, the forthcoming prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood (which premieres Friday, Aug. 8), Sweetpea, Three Women and The Couple Next Door.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
26 June 2025
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Scammers often claim that the cards are needed to cover fees, unlock a prize or verify your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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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 anchoring.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Apr. 2023
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“Unclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclasp. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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