unzipping

Definition of unzippingnext
present participle of unzip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unzipping
Verb
  • Hardly out of her teens, Anna Christopherson is a Swedish immigrant, brought by her mother to Minnesota as a young child while her father, Chris (Brian d’Arcy James, unfurling in the role as if it were written for him), was constantly away at sea.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025
  • The source of her excitement was the slip of paper that Shaquille O’Neal was unfurling ahead on a panel of television screens, signifying arguably the most-favorable draw for the Americans.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The battle is unfolding across three distinct fronts, each representing a different vision for crypto payments infrastructure.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That shift is unlocking enormous economic opportunity.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Plant operators can make the call to boost throughput without compromising safety or quality—unlocking unprecedented levels of productivity.
    Vimal Kapur, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Unzipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unzipping. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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