unthread

verb

Definition of unthreadnext
as in to untie

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Recent Examples of unthread Use the valve-core remover to unthread the core counterclockwise, then remove it and set it aside. — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthread
  1. untie
  2. unlace
  3. uncoil
  4. unroll
  5. undo
  6. unwind
  7. unknot
Verb
  • This and that Why yes, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does in fact play with his shoelaces untied.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most versions of the story focus on the shock ending, the moment the ribbon comes untied and Jenny’s head plops to the floor.
    — Jennifer Givhan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of untie
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  • More than one hiker has inadvertently gotten the oil on their fingers when unlacing a boot, then transferred it to their forehead.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
  • However, the zipper eliminates having to fully unlace the Kamiak Ridge with each use.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2021
Definition of unlace
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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?
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Young helped uncoil her and stretch her out.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of uncoil
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  • In June 2026 researchers used micro-CT scanning technology to read one such fragile scroll, without ever needing to unroll it, revealing a philosophical treatise on ethics.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, unroll the waves and use a light mist of hairspray.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of unroll
Verb
  • Across the country, parents are desperate to undo some of the impacts of the smartphone era.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The substitution effect undoes some of the potential health gains.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of undo
Verb
  • The Wall Street Journal reported that Walter has been trying to unwind portions of his empire amid the investigation, potentially also including the Dodgers and Cadillac’s Formula One operation.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwind
Verb
  • Our columnists are ready to unknot your interpersonal complications.
    — Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 7 July 2026
  • That means that there’s a sequence of two crossing changes that unknots the lefthand side of the connect sum, and a sequence of three crossing changes that unknots the righthand side.
    — Leila Sloman, Wired News, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of unknot

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“Unthread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthread. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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