unlatching

Definition of unlatchingnext
present participle of unlatch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatching
unlocking
Verb
  • For Simmonds, the key to unlocking the character came from her choreographer, who pulled her aside during training and told her to stop following the other dancers.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
  • On the field, though, Waddle can be the key to unlocking the two-high-safety seal that opposing defenses often threw at Denver in 2025.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Unlatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatching. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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