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Recent Examples of unlatch
For the Chevrolet adapter, press the button on top to unlatch the adapter from your vehicle, then use the latch on the NACS side of the adapter to release the Tesla cable.
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Isaacman is now maneuvering a crank to open and unlatch the door.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
The electronic gate-release, which could unlatch the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion, can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.
—Amaris Encinas, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
This beloved cleaning device uses powerful suction to unlatch stains and debris from carpets, upholstery, and car interiors.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Isaacman is now maneuvering a crank to open and unlatch the door.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
The electronic gate-release, which could unlatch the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion, can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.
—Amaris Encinas, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
This beloved cleaning device uses powerful suction to unlatch stains and debris from carpets, upholstery, and car interiors.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatch
Verb
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chisolm immediately dropped his bat and unfastened his elbow guard.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, by cultivating a workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and heard, federal leaders can unlock the full potential of their workforce and inspire them to achieve extraordinary results, even amidst the most challenging of circumstances.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What’s the point of unlocking universal communication if our devices can’t even talk to one another?—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2019
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The catalogue librarian, John Myers, unclasped the book’s old cover and sat down to see what was inside.—
Avi Selk,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2018
Verb
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Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
25 Apr. 2023
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The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Apr. 2023
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During the 3-on-3 overtime period, both teams had a physical game unbarred by the officials.—
Jenna Ortiz,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Mar. 2023
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“Unlatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatch. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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