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unclenched

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verb

past tense of unclench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenched
Adjective
  • It can be styled in endless ways: buttoned fully for extra sophistication, layered with a sweater on top for warmth, or left unbuttoned for an effortless coastal grandma look.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The 21-year-old victim fell asleep in the backseat of Chami's car after a late night at a Galveston saloon and reportedly woke up in the front seat of his car parked near a school with her shorts unbuttoned.
    Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Events unfurled to the rhythm of only one racket.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Designer Philippe Starck and textiles maker Bonotto and its owner Giovanni Bonnotto were also awarded at the ceremony that unfurled at the Osaka Expo Italian pavilion.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The lock panel displays the name of the device and its current status (locked, unlocked).
    John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And still not released are files on what led up to Arredondo’s firing, as well as warnings about unlocked classroom doors, that CNN has already reported on.
    Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • In that case, unsealed court filings indicated that Disney was aware of allegations of widespread pay inequality for years.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Special Counsel Jack Smith can be seen delivering remarks on an unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Justice Department on August 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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