unlatching

Definition of unlatchingnext
present participle of unlatch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatching
unlocking
Verb
  • That brings a whole new dimension to unlocking the secret of gloves found 2 miles from Guthrie’s home, said by investigators to be similar to those worn by a suspect in a disturbing video caught on a camera at Guthrie’s front door.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • He is compared to early-career Christian Yelich, who hit the ball very hard but too often on the ground before later unlocking MVP-level power by elevating more.
    Derek VanRiper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Unlatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatching. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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