ungird

verb

Definition of ungirdnext
as in to unwind

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  1. unwind
  2. unwrap
  3. untie
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  • When market rents begin moving, an owner running an 11% concession discount has to unwind that discount before a single dollar of the recovery reaches effective rent.
    — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And after an active day at the resort, guests can unwind at the expansive Kohler Waters Spa before retiring to The American Club, the resort’s premier five-star hotel.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwind
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  • This year, Disney will unwrap their future year-end, 2027 and beyond slate at D23 fan confab in Anaheim.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • To make the fruity ice cream bites, unwrap a roll-up and spread it out flat.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 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
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“Ungird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungird. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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