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unclenching

verb

present participle of unclench
as in unbuttoning

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  1. unfurling
  2. unfolding
  3. unfastening
  4. unlocking
Verb
  • This fall is a banger season for Fernandes, with eight projects unfurling across North America, including his participation in the Toronto Biennial of Art.
    — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s romance is unfurling across the globe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfurling
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  • The event, unfolding in Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach complex, was one of the biggest Middle East film festivals at the time, and its demise sent shockwaves through the burgeoning Arab film industry.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On the one hand, the film pays witness to all the authoritarian insanity unfolding at state houses around the country.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfolding
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
Definition of unfastening
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  • Progression is the sense that the user is changing, growing or unlocking something over time.
    — Michal Rahamim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There’s much jargon-y talk of unlocking freedom and earning potential, repeated with dead-eyed belief by Marshall’s protégés, some with more persuasive swagger than others.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlocking
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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