UNWRAP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unwrap

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Definition of unwrap

as in to uncover

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as in to untie

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Recent Examples of unwrap Carefully unwrap the ribs and return them to the smoker uncovered. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unwrap

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Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a medieval village that was mysteriously abandoned in Germany — raising questions about why its residents packed up and left.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Instead of discovering these relationships only after making a material, the team wants computational models to uncover patterns that can guide the design process.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

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Caitlyn said that the theater has given North Texans a place to relax, unwind, and find community.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Given the grimy, gory nature of writer-director Paul Greengrass’ historical film, Garfield had to rely on his go-to ways to unwind.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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