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Adjective
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In the two shots, Bertinelli is smiling brightly while wearing an unbuttoned white shirt.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Both characters are grinning, and Briney’s shirt is mostly unbuttoned and revealing tattoos on his torso.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The show unfurled at the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, and had a collegiate spin.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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As my children both turned toward me, puzzled at my silence, the last three decades unfurled.—
Sofía Pereda,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Respected retail analyst Neil Saunders had for years regularly posted pictures on social media showing extreme messiness at Macy’s stores—mounds of unfolded sweaters strewn on the floor or shelving that had fallen into disrepair—on social media.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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SharePlay might turn the unfolded screen into a collaborative canvas for gaming, streaming or brainstorming with friends and colleagues.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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She had been left with her 2-year-old twin siblings in the unlocked rental while Kate and Gerry McCann dined with friends at a restaurant 130 feet away.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Locked and unlocked Unlocked phones can be used on any carrier’s network.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That also gave room for relative newcomers like Quartararo, known for donning an unzipped suit in press conferences, and Martín, the first rider from an independent team to win a title, to capture championships.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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This was the advent of hip-hop’s underground scene, where aspiring artists were afforded the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of enthusiasts and unzipped critics.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The indictment was unsealed Wednesday.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meeks was among more than 30 individuals named in unsealed indictments last week.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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That left a gaping July Fourth hole on the racing schedule, which Joliet will now fill, at least in 2026.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Unclenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenched. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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