UNSTICKING Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

unsticking

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as in loosening

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loosening

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Consider the loosening of enforcement of energy sanctions on Russia.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 16 July 2026
But over time, players and teams have pushed for a loosening of some restrictions surrounding the iPads.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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“Unsticking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsticking. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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