unclenching

Definition of unclenchingnext
present participle of unclench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenching
Verb
  • Amid an unfurling federal corruption probe into City Councilmember Farah Louis, the Daily News has learned that the Brooklyn rep has been embroiled in a messy internal council investigation.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The florist-by-trade gestures behind her to hundreds of flowers contained in buckets — blue thistles, ivory anemones and calla lilies painted silver — all twisted and unfurling into the air.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This conservation success is unfolding alongside a broader transition to renewable energy, a shift that is rapidly increasing demand for nickel.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • For most Americans, the war involving Iran is unfolding as breaking international news, a conflict half a world away.
    Brian Unger, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As experimental tools continue to improve, scientists will be able to explore the microscopic world with even greater precision, unlocking new possibilities for science and technology.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Philanthropy is at a tipping point, yet is more essential than ever in unlocking the inherent strength and potential within communities.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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