UNROLL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

unroll

verb

Definition of unroll

as in to uncoil

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Recent Examples of unroll In the 18th century, an Italian monk, Father Antonio Piaggio, invented a device to gently unroll the carbonized papyrus. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Then unroll the towel and allow the suit to dry flat. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 And then you're supposed to unroll this cake. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026 Mira began absent-mindedly rolling and unrolling a fine-tooth comb through her curls. — Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unroll

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If one were to uncoil the long history of US engagement with Latin America, from the halls of Montezuma to the cells of CECOT, what was the most successful period?

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Young helped uncoil her and stretch her out.

— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of uncoil

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The amenity spread includes a sauna and cold plunge, which Pine probably could have used for unwinding after dealing with any local Trekkies.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Cortina, the hotel's fanciest restaurant, applies Northern Italian techniques to Montana ingredients like bison and venison, while the 11,000-square-foot spa gives guests a place to unwind after a day on the slopes or the trails.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of unwind

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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Santner bowled Carty for 18 with a ball which pitched on middle and turned sharply to beat the bat while Lennox bowled Hope for 7 with a ball that pitched on middle and leg and straightened past the inside edge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

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One fall day in 1856, a family of Eastern gray squirrels in rural New York uncurled from a cozy nest in a chestnut tree, looked around, and joined half a billion other squirrels on a multi-state walkabout.

— Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Exhale, lower the bridge down, then uncurl the trunk to bring the right hip and shoulder back to the ground.

— Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 June 2022

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