unclenches

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclench
as in unbuttons

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  1. unfurls
  2. unfolds
  3. unlocks
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  • Early in the film, Angela unfurls a rug onto the living room floor.
    — Emily Zemler, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2026
  • Then, Charisma unfurls a set of ultrasound images before the two share a kiss.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of unfurls
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  • Officials stress that the information released so far is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation unfolds.
    — CBS News Miami Digital Team, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolds
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  • Its dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports unlocks multi-gigabit fiber connections and high-speed NAS setups, while Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows devices to use multiple bands simultaneously for ultra-low latency streaming and AR/VR gaming.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Buying in bulk when local produce is at its cheapest also unlocks longer-term savings.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlocks
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“Unclenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenches. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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