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Recent Examples of unzip
According to Silverman, the officers unzipped the bag and saw a decomposed head and torso.
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Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Only a goddess of love can unzip her.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The rainfly can unzip down the door, pin back and roll and buckle up completely, offering plenty of opportunity for cooling airflow in hot, clear weather.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As backpacks unzip and classrooms reopen, New York City students are returning to school riding a wave of historic gains in reading and math, which is no accident, as dedicated educators are leading high-quality instruction efforts through the city’s NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives.
—Marielys Divanne, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Only a goddess of love can unzip her.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The rainfly can unzip down the door, pin back and roll and buckle up completely, offering plenty of opportunity for cooling airflow in hot, clear weather.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As backpacks unzip and classrooms reopen, New York City students are returning to school riding a wave of historic gains in reading and math, which is no accident, as dedicated educators are leading high-quality instruction efforts through the city’s NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives.
—Marielys Divanne, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unzip
Verb
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It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned with a tank top underneath and slacks at the office, unbuttoned over a maxi dress to cookouts, or as a swimsuit cover-up poolside.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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If your button-down outfit is in need of a little spice, a quick trick is to unfasten the top and slip out a single shoulder.—
Sri Rain Stewart,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At thirty-eight, her womb was unfurling its first bloody fruit.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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This evening, Netflix unfurls the third edition of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, its sprawling, citywide comedy showcase that in just four years has become one of the buzziest gatherings of comedians in the world.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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South Carolina, a key primary state, could help unlock Harris’ path to the nomination.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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His regular-season point totals were some of the best in the league, but the playoff performances in critical moments were the subject of much scrutiny, so much so that most hockey fans thought all Marner needed was a change of scenery to unlock his postseason potential.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Throughout the day, anyone can unlatch the box, pick up a trinket and hopefully leave one behind to share.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 May 2026
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Well, technically in person: Shelley leaves the door ajar but doesn’t unlatch it, so Aggie has to plead her case through the crack.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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After news of Silvia and Guojun’s arrest broke last summer, many of their surrogates questioned how the couple’s family-making scheme had been allowed to unfold for years without anyone stopping it.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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And as the crisis unfolds, Badenoch’s warning carries implications far beyond the United Kingdom.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unzip. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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