unrolling

verb

present participle of unroll
as in unwinding

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  1. unwinding
  2. straightening
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  • Spend the remainder of the day unwinding at the hotel’s spa and wellness facilities before a farewell dinner at one of the property’s four restaurants.
    — Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Slow down with a massage, body treatment, or holistic therapies like Reiki and sound healing before unwinding in Half-Mile Farm’s mineral saltwater pool and Jacuzzi.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
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  • Cropping and Noise Reduction The Crop tool includes straightening with an on-screen protractor for angle measurement.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of straightening
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