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
  • The Virginia bluebell buds are also unfolding into pink dangling flowers.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Advertisement That tension is unfolding as Congress returns from a two-week recess, having been largely absent from the most volatile early phase of the conflict.
    Nik Popli, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fabric development and finishing expertise converge, unlocking both creative and technical opportunities that a fragmented supply chain would not be able to achieve.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This approach would give fans in different markets the chance to engage, plan, and take part in a broader celebration of the sport, while also unlocking new revenue streams and strengthening the league’s national presence.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Unclenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclenching. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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