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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  • As San Diego Comic-Con unfolds this week, thousands of attendees gather to celebrate their favorite characters, stories and fandoms in what many consider the highlight of their year.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Fourth round play continues in Blaine, MN, watch to see how the event unfolds.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of unfolds
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  • Her office told me the bill essentially unlocks federal funds to help more neighborhoods gain protection from noise pollution.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Early one morning, Saly Amutwayi unlocks the door to her small hair salon.
    — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of unlocks
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“Unclenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenches. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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