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Recent Examples of unwrap
Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Gently unwrap the plastic and remove the poultice with a soft, damp cloth.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Beyond holiday giving, there’s much more to unwrap in this issue.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Unbag or unwrap the tree before pickup, depending on the procedure for your area.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Gently unwrap the plastic and remove the poultice with a soft, damp cloth.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Beyond holiday giving, there’s much more to unwrap in this issue.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Unbag or unwrap the tree before pickup, depending on the procedure for your area.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrap
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Normally, boundaries are redrawn every 10 years to reflect population changes uncovered in the decennial census.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The Nationals took the lead for good in the seventh inning when rookie John Klein allowed a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz, untying a game that pinch hitter Josh Bell had knotted up a half-inning earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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As the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter of Game 1, Hart bent down during a stoppage in play and, without saying a word, subtly untied the shoe of Fallon, who was seated courtside.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Generations battle using knights and queens half their height on a massive chessboard, and families with young kids unwind at the pool overlooking the Illinois River valley.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Early lifestyle decisions can quietly lock in patterns that are difficult to unwind later.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Unwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrap. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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