as in to unload
to empty or rid of cargo
unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation
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Recent Examples of unpack
The crux of the story begins with his inaugural visit to a therapist to deal with and unpack his personal and professional problems, which beget panic attacks.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
On today’s show, unpacking the Supreme Court’s blockbuster tariffs decision.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer unpacks the series finale alongside stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
On today’s show, unpacking the Supreme Court’s blockbuster tariffs decision.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer unpacks the series finale alongside stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpack
unload
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The As2 is powered by a 648Wh, 15,000mAh lithium battery that allows more than four hours of runtime when unloaded, covering distances beyond 20 km.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Houston Texans sent the Cleveland Browns a second-round draft pick to unload Brock Osweiler’s bad contract a year after signing him to a four-year, $72 million deal.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Unpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpack. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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