unspools

Definition of unspoolsnext
present tense third-person singular of unspool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspools
Verb
  • Below, Usher gives AD a peek into his life in Atlanta, dad duties, and how a hitmaker unwinds at home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Here are the five scenes where Hollywood still unwinds, one fry, martini and romaine leaf at a time.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Told across dual timelines, the story unravels as secrets surface, identities blur, and the consequences of deception, obsession and revenge come into focus.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Unspools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspools. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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