unclenching

present participle of unclench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenching
Verb
  • The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Given the massive changes unfurling on the White House grounds, Trump is sure betting historians agree with him.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But for most Palestinians, de-facto annexation is already unfolding daily.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Drama is unfolding behind the scenes of Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • That shift turned out to be the key to unlocking dramatic improvements.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Ankles are the unsung gatekeepers of healthy movement, and unlocking their mobility can relieve tension throughout your body.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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