as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation
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Recent Examples of unpacking
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
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Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
These organizational features can make a surprising difference, particularly during longer trips where unpacking and repacking become part of the routine.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
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Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The instructions guided us to put in the dryer for 10 minutes after unpacking, and this makes all the difference in fluffing it up!
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Years of unpacking creased, rumpled clothing and settling on a lesser-cute backup outfit have taught me to prioritize building my travel wardrobe around wrinkle-free pieces.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Decluttering before a move cuts hauling costs and unpacking headaches.
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Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Snapmaker's setup guide takes all the guesswork out of unpacking and loading the tool heads.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Nilles proved herself both fierce and precise behind the kit, unpacking every nuance of Peart’s playing, from her fluid waves of tom-tom fills to her snappy hi-hat work.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
These organizational features can make a surprising difference, particularly during longer trips where unpacking and repacking become part of the routine.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The instructions guided us to put in the dryer for 10 minutes after unpacking, and this makes all the difference in fluffing it up!
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Years of unpacking creased, rumpled clothing and settling on a lesser-cute backup outfit have taught me to prioritize building my travel wardrobe around wrinkle-free pieces.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Decluttering before a move cuts hauling costs and unpacking headaches.
—
Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Snapmaker's setup guide takes all the guesswork out of unpacking and loading the tool heads.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Nilles proved herself both fierce and precise behind the kit, unpacking every nuance of Peart’s playing, from her fluid waves of tom-tom fills to her snappy hi-hat work.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpacking
unloading
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Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White led the charge, completely unloading on Thomas and the league's officials during her postgame press conference.
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As soon as one plane finished unloading passengers, another was right behind it.
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“Unpacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpacking. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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