Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenching
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The source of her excitement was the slip of paper that Shaquille O’Neal was unfurling ahead on a panel of television screens, signifying arguably the most-favorable draw for the Americans.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025 -
Kremlin made a point of the Pokrovsk developments on Monday, publishing a video showing Russian soldiers unfurling a Russian flag in Pokrovsk’s city center – even though that particular area has been under Moscow’s control for some time.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Dec. 2025
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The Aftermath will air July 16 and will feature three conversations to cover the unfolding scandal since the reunion taping.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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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
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The debate has become a clash between preserving a distinctive, architecturally significant concrete landmark and unlocking the commercial potential of the land beneath it.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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This follows recent federal changes on cannabis, potentially unlocking a lot of investor money for the industry.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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