unpack

verb

ˌən-ˈpak How to pronounce unpack (audio)
Definition of unpacknext
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 Related Stories Betu Martínez Molero, Serielizados’ co-founder with Victor Sala, unpacks the festival’s DNA and program highlights. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s plenty to unpack about the troubled relationship between young scuba diver Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) and his late father Mitt (Josh Brolin). — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 To unpack what these numbers might mean, check out Nick Florko’s story. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026 The series will unpack complex policy shifts through reporting and analysis, spotlighting critical races, high-stakes measures and key power struggles across the state. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpack
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unload
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  • Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Unpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpack. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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