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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 Below, ahead of its glitzy red carpet premiere on Friday as Spain’s most prestigious film festival officially gets underway, Akin unpacks the making of Ghost Song. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Before unpacking and settling in, make sure your hotel room door fully closes and latches properly. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 On Mule, Peck unpacks his addiction, the breakup and the identity crisis that nearly cost him his life. — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 There’s a lot to unpack; watch or listen to the full conversation here. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpack
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unload
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  • About a year after buying a majority interest in the Lakers for $10 billion, Walter agreed to unload the franchise to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This tricky false flat unloads the suspension before a hard dive into Turn 2’s double apex lefthander, where the Bimota’s active-aero winglets require serious commitment to truly appreciate.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Unpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpack. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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