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Recent Examples of unspool
Much like his frenemy, Burgos takes his political messaging to the public via Instagram and TikTok, trying to unspool wonky and complicated housing policy in 60-second clips.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Against that backdrop of very real terror, a different story starts to unspool, as Justin shares a series of recordings with Evy that have been sent to the podcast.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Bits and pieces of news about the crash and its aftermath will undoubtedly unspool over the next few days or weeks.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
The feature take on the Emily Brontë novel will unspool in such major markets as France, Korea, Germany, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and the UK and be boosted further by Imax, Dolby Cinema, drive-Ins, dine-Ins and premium large format theaters ticket upcharges.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Against that backdrop of very real terror, a different story starts to unspool, as Justin shares a series of recordings with Evy that have been sent to the podcast.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Bits and pieces of news about the crash and its aftermath will undoubtedly unspool over the next few days or weeks.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
The feature take on the Emily Brontë novel will unspool in such major markets as France, Korea, Germany, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and the UK and be boosted further by Imax, Dolby Cinema, drive-Ins, dine-Ins and premium large format theaters ticket upcharges.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspool
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Horse Lords have always dealt in paradox, making tightly wound music that’s constantly uncoiling, fashioning propulsive riffs out of static, theoretical material, assembling sublimity from exposed nerves and raw, twitchy fibers.
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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?
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One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind.
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Though the many cultural activities give an adult summer camp vibe, the massive spa, zen gardens, and pristine pools offer spaces to unwind.
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But something in there was broken, which a senior engineer already behind on a deadline had to untangle, while Robin struggled to explain.
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So when a diabetic patient develops gastroparesis, untangling whether the drug or the disease is responsible is genuinely difficult.
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Heard and Depp married in February 2015, but their relationship quickly unraveled.
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Even the most careful budgetary calculations can unravel when a pet needs unexpected veterinary care.
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On Sunday, June 14, the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) disentangled a relatively small humpback whale after recreational boaters spotted the animal anchored in fishing gear in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary late that morning, CCS said in a press release.
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The patterns bear the hallmarks of overlapping portfolio-management strategies, often index-based and much of it likely automated, and all of it difficult to disentangle.
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If the testicle is not untwisted within hours, it can be lost.
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Daily untwisted the beer bottle cap, poured it into his shoe, and took a healthy swig, standing up for dramatic effect.
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How to unsnarl the emotions that play tug-of-war with our souls?
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During the recent supply-chain crisis, XPO helped unsnarl bottlenecks for customers in several industries.
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“Unspool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspool. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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