ungird

verb

Definition of ungirdnext
as in to unwind

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  1. unwind
  2. unwrap
  3. untie
Verb
  • My favorite spot to unwind was at Vilah, a bright café and coworking space on the 10th floor with a rotating Thai art exhibition.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • When the election went the other way, investors rushed to unwind those positions.
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of unwind
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  • Few beauty gifts feel as luxurious as Chanel, and Coco Mademoiselle is a classic scent that any fragrance lover will be excited to unwrap.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • According to Dairy Queen, fans who unwrap Goldie will score Blizzard treats for a year.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of unwrap
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  • This and that Why yes, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does in fact play with his shoelaces untied.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most versions of the story focus on the shock ending, the moment the ribbon comes untied and Jenny’s head plops to the floor.
    — Jennifer Givhan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of untie
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“Ungird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungird. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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