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
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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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The fair’s agenda was complemented by keynotes and panel discussions unpacking the global fashion trends, as well as fashion shows from brands including Alissa, Carmen, De White’s, Maxra Govanna and Puane.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Everything stays organized, contained, and smelling fresh, which somehow makes unpacking (and repacking) far less painful.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The concierge desk is exceptionally on the ball, but suites come with their own butler, on call around the clock for anything from unpacking your holiday outfits to booking behind-the-scenes tours and bespoke dinners.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
At Wellesley College, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, students are unpacking the cultural and political significance of the Puerto Rican superstar's work.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Written, performed, and produced by Franklin, Be True uses emotional transparency and humor to narrate the process of unpacking grief, faith, self-reckoning, and renewal.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
Volunteers and donations needed On Thursday, volunteers were unpacking stretchers and setting them up ahead of Friday’s opening.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The fair’s agenda was complemented by keynotes and panel discussions unpacking the global fashion trends, as well as fashion shows from brands including Alissa, Carmen, De White’s, Maxra Govanna and Puane.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Everything stays organized, contained, and smelling fresh, which somehow makes unpacking (and repacking) far less painful.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The concierge desk is exceptionally on the ball, but suites come with their own butler, on call around the clock for anything from unpacking your holiday outfits to booking behind-the-scenes tours and bespoke dinners.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
At Wellesley College, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, students are unpacking the cultural and political significance of the Puerto Rican superstar's work.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Written, performed, and produced by Franklin, Be True uses emotional transparency and humor to narrate the process of unpacking grief, faith, self-reckoning, and renewal.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
Volunteers and donations needed On Thursday, volunteers were unpacking stretchers and setting them up ahead of Friday’s opening.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpacking
unloading
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In one video posted on Instagram, several people are seen on the side of the bridge unloading what appears to be several boxes of fireworks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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No loading and unloading the car, no long morning commutes—just grab your gear and go.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Unpacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpacking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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