unwrap

verb

Definition of unwrapnext
1
as in to uncover

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2
as in to untie

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Recent Examples of unwrap Qualcomm used its investor day event in New York this week to unwrap a new family of components for data centers. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 To understand how, there are a couple of foundational technologies to quickly unwrap. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unwrap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrap
  1. uncover
  2. untie
  3. unwind
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  • Earlier this year, officials found the remains of an ancient sanctuary in northern Italy after construction crews unexpectedly uncovered the site while working on a new highway.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The storm drain was uncovered in May 2022, a year after construction began.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncover
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  • 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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  • When market rents begin moving, an owner running an 11% concession discount has to unwind that discount before a single dollar of the recovery reaches effective rent.
    — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And after an active day at the resort, guests can unwind at the expansive Kohler Waters Spa before retiring to The American Club, the resort’s premier five-star hotel.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
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