unlatch

verb

Definition of unlatchnext
as in to unfasten

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Recent Examples of unlatch Emptying the dustbin was hassle-free, with clear arrow stickers showing exactly where to unlatch. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 That’s swift enough to destroy the carbon-fiber fuselage in an emergency landing, but gentle enough to let the pilot unlatch the canopy and walk away injury-free in 97 percent of test scenarios. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025 The user simply gripped a handle to pull the door open and used a thumb to press a button to unlatch the door. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025 Then, unlatch the access door to reveal the cabin air filter. — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlatch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatch
  1. unfasten
  2. unlock
  3. unclasp
  4. unbolt
  5. unbar
Verb
  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of unfasten
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  • Today, that wager is already generating an enviable windfall from a regulatory quirk unlocked by the acquisition.
    — Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • For that reason, policies that unlock access to energy are crucial.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unlock
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  • Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
Definition of unclasp
Verb
  • Spin the bearings to test them, then unbolt and replace any worn bearings with comparable replacements.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of unbolt
Verb
  • 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
Definition of unbar

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“Unlatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatch. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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