unclenching

verb

present participle of unclench
as in unbuttoning

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  1. unfurling
  2. unfolding
  3. unfastening
  4. unlocking
Verb
  • Four singles and two runs followed, unfurling the Chicago native’s outing.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • The still-unfurling Platner disaster is exacerbating the internal divisions inside the Democratic Party.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of unfurling
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  • But all in all, at about the same number of minutes as Nolan’s film, the linearly unfolding TV version fits in a stunning amount from Homer’s 24-book epic.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Their collaboration lasted eight years, unfolding at a breakneck pace.
    — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Definition of unfolding
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  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Definition of unfastening
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  • Those achievements will give SpaceX the capability to begin launching operational Starlink V3 satellites, unlocking higher-speed direct-to-device connectivity for consumers and the US military, and the revenue to go along with it.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • For a limited time, new members can save $30 on the standard enrollment fee, bringing the cost down from $50 while still unlocking access to members-only fares.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of unlocking
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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