as in unloaded
to empty or rid of cargo
unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation
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Recent Examples of unpacked
Deadline unpacked where the franchise is heading with longtime collaborators Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Following the show's 2012 premiere, Dunham unpacked their messy dynamic during a South By Southwest conversation with TV critic James Poniewozik.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
From Vanessa and Logan’s wedding plans to the real reason Theresa and John split, the drama was unpacked.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Grace befriends multiple other scientists working on the ship with him, and their relationships are unpacked and explored.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Elmiene finally unpacked the last box in his new Los Angeles home—a sunlit space that feels worlds away from the gray skies of England.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Surrounded by bright white walls plastered temporarily with schematics and text earlier this month, with valuable pieces of art being unpacked and set on the floor until they could be hung, the duo was witnessing the fruits of more than two years’ labor.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Across 50 episodes, Anderson unpacked everything from why gay men prefer iced coffee to whether bottoms would survive the apocalypse (the answer is yes).
—Jessica Lipsky, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Imagine having all your bags unpacked, slipping into a robe and getting ready to take a long, hot shower at the end of a tiring day, only to realize that your showerhead is broken or the hot water isn’t heating appropriately.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Following the show's 2012 premiere, Dunham unpacked their messy dynamic during a South By Southwest conversation with TV critic James Poniewozik.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
From Vanessa and Logan’s wedding plans to the real reason Theresa and John split, the drama was unpacked.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Grace befriends multiple other scientists working on the ship with him, and their relationships are unpacked and explored.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Elmiene finally unpacked the last box in his new Los Angeles home—a sunlit space that feels worlds away from the gray skies of England.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Surrounded by bright white walls plastered temporarily with schematics and text earlier this month, with valuable pieces of art being unpacked and set on the floor until they could be hung, the duo was witnessing the fruits of more than two years’ labor.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Across 50 episodes, Anderson unpacked everything from why gay men prefer iced coffee to whether bottoms would survive the apocalypse (the answer is yes).
—Jessica Lipsky, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Imagine having all your bags unpacked, slipping into a robe and getting ready to take a long, hot shower at the end of a tiring day, only to realize that your showerhead is broken or the hot water isn’t heating appropriately.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpacked
unloaded
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But Stanley said the effort was entirely consistent with Patagonia's results-first philosophy — because Walmart is so huge, convincing it to do something as simple as not idling its delivery trucks while they are unloaded has a significant environmental benefit.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Smith unloaded a two-out, three-run, game-winning double into the left-center gap Tuesday, giving the Braves a 6-5 win over the Marlins at Truist Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unpacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpacked. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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