unwrapping

verb

present participle of unwrap
1
as in unwinding

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2
as in uncovering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrapping
  1. unwinding
  2. uncovering
  3. untying
  4. revealing
  5. unveiling
  6. exposing
  7. baring
  8. displaying
Verb
  • The amenity spread includes a sauna and cold plunge, which Pine probably could have used for unwinding after dealing with any local Trekkies.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 July 2026
  • Several Wall Street trading desks warned this week that the Hynix offering could be a catalyst for further unwinding and profit-taking in the memory sector.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of unwinding
Verb
  • As a genealogist, Baxter has helped over 150 people trace their ancestral roots through her organization Our Genetic Legacy, a nonprofit committed to uncovering the hidden histories of Black and Indigenous people.
    — Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • After uncovering the history behind it, the team looked for a way to weave the fictional characters into the real event.
    — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of uncovering
Verb
  • 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
Definition of untying
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  • Small businesses are struggling to hire, with 62% trying to fill positions but 84% unable to find qualified applicants, revealing a significant skills gap.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • This publication marks a rare instance of the Chinese military revealing technical information about its high-power microwave capabilities.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of revealing
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  • The 2 car will in fact run in a special paint scheme that honors Wallace’s accomplishments behind the wheel; Austin Cindric gave Wallace a personal tour of the Penske race shop that ended with the special car unveiling.
    — Alex Zietlow July 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • Since unveiling this prototype, Normal has announced a new thermodynamic computer called CN101 that uses digital processing on a silicon chip.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of unveiling
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  • Rather than exposing the consequences of a single program cut, health experts say the outbreak has revealed a public health system that has been under strain for years.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • Comcast’s Xfinity division disclosed a similar breach in 2023, exposing nearly 36 million account holders’ data.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of exposing
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  • Taking a page from the Y2K style book, Jenner reclined in a skin-baring bikini top and controversial pair of capri pants by Paloma Wool.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Since then, Jennifer has actually doubled down on her love for a skin-baring silhouette.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of baring
Verb
  • The new police statement said an investigation showed the five people were suspected of displaying seditious materials and selling seditious publications on the premises.
    — Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • William’s eldest son, Prince George, has also inherited his father’s love for soccer, accompanying his father to several Aston Villa matches and cup finals, displaying the same style of fan support as his father.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
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