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 Smart business owners unpack rejection for every insight. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 After more than 20 years in the field, Butcher will unpack the stories behind some of the most compelling murders of our times — revealing that the keys to solving the case are often contained in the wealth of information held by the crime scene and the body that lies within it. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 Comments Tati Gabrielle unpacks her history with Naughty Dog, from the 'Uncharted' movie to 'The Last of Us' and headlining her own game. Nick Romano, EW.com, 12 May 2025 This conversation will unpack persistent myths about filming in California, while spotlighting success stories and underutilized opportunities throughout the state. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpack
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unload
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  • Beside her, Skinner had unloaded his less dazzling bench in a desperate attempt to seize something.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Senior editor covering aerospace and defense The president may be thirsting for a new four-engine jumbo jet, but many governments and royal families are unloading their fuel-guzzling palaces in the sky.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Unpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpack. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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