UNWRAP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unwrap

verb

Definition of unwrap

as in to uncover

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as in to untie

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Recent Examples of unwrap Weekly Newsletter Despite the contested history of the banana plant across the Americas, its presence within Venezuelan ritual traditions enables members of the diaspora to wrap and unwrap their heritage in the face of displacement. — Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026 Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears. — Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026 But unwrap those presents early. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Burns, unwrapping his gear to Marty’s left, leaned in, mighty whiskers first, from the locker next door. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwrap

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Your information could help uncover answers and drive future coverage.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of uncover

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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
There, by definition, each match has to have a winner and a loser, so any match that ends in a draw proceeds to two 15-minute periods of overtime, and, if that fails to untie the score, a penalty kick shootout.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

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On weekdays, Library Blu, the hotel’s bar, is packed with guests unwinding post-work, but weekends also bring in locals checking-in for a staycation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
This week, another titan who has been instrumental in shaping American media and telecommunications began to unwind his Hollywood holdings.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of unwind

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