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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
  • Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The lakefront pool and hot tub are perfect for unwinding together, and De La Nonna’s giant pizzas and firepit tables make family dinners easy and fun for the whole group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwinding
Verb
  • And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.
    — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists are uncovering clues that suggest cosmic rays come from extremely hot and faraway areas of the universe, ejected by exploding stars and powerful objects called supermassive black holes.
    — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 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
Verb
  • That's fine, Webb said, revealing that Payton has usually had a handful of tips for him during preseason games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Veronica Beard, which launched in 2010 with its signature Dickey Jacket, is unveiling Blazer Atelier, an homage to the brand’s roots and a nod to a new direction.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After a decade-long gap, the Diane von Furstenberg line returned to New York Fashion Week with Zankov unveiling his first collection as artistic director for the brand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of unveiling
Verb
  • Alibaba alone accounted for more than 151 million Claude interactions, while Anthropic said Moonshot and DeepSeek sometimes routed their own users’ queries to Claude without their knowledge, potentially exposing sensitive information.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For a financial transaction, that might mean exposing transaction state explicitly, requiring an idempotency key so the same instruction can’t execute twice, and separating the permission to prepare an order from the permission to submit it.
    — Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • That doesn’t make their hooting, teeth-baring, chest-beating, or branch-shaking any less of an act of communication.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Their post featured four photobooth shots combined into one that showed Jadeyn baring her belly.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of baring
Verb
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The actor is known not just for his versatility but for displaying it in rapid succession.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of displaying
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“Unwrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrapping. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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