unclenching

present participle of unclench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenching
Verb
  • The pilots leaned out of the windows of the cockpit, unfurling American and Venezuelan flags for the cameras.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
  • There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
    Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Muncy unlocking even more potential at the hot corner is a big part of the Dodgers raising their defensive ceiling.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
    Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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