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unswathe

verb

Definition of unswathenext
as in to bare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unswathe
  1. bare
  2. strip
  3. expose
Verb
  • Tom Cruise is opening up – and baring a little skin – in a rare magazine interview.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But, over the award show’s 75-plus-year tenure, there have been a handful of celebs who bravely bared all—and delivered unforgettable looks in the process.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of bare
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  • Black Zombie uncovers the Haitian roots of the zombie, exposing how Western cinema transformed spiritual tradition into horror while stripping it of identity, agency, and history.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Higher ticket items are more likely to be resold, partially recycled or stripped for their materials such as gemstones.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of strip
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  • The city has argued that unrestricted access could expose privileged or sensitive information, while Cumming has said the restrictions undermine her office’s independence and ability to investigate city government.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories The centerpiece confrontation behind The Betrayers comes between Baruch Kotler, the politician played by Michael Aronov, who betrays his wife and daughter when his affair with his mistress, Leora, played by Kaelen Ohm, is exposed.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of expose
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“Unswathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unswathe. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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