UNSPOOLS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

unspools

verb

present tense third-person singular of unspool

as in unwinds

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The deal unwinds a big merger ten years ago and restores the Rentrak name, which box office insiders will be familiar with.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
After a day on the river or in the hills, this is where Reno unwinds.

— Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026

Definition of unwinds

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Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Among the 14 movies vying for the Golden Eye is Rhys Marc Jones’ Black Church Bay, a mystery-thriller starring Tom Cullen and Joe Locke about a man whose world unravels after an intimate encounter with a younger man.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of unravels

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Swift’s voice sounds steadier too, as her tone rises above the backing vocals and more coherently untangles her frustrations.

— Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Bellamy and Evans’ prenup could now take center stage as the couple untangles their finances.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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