unzipped; unzipping; unzips
: to zip open
: to open by or as if by means of a zipper
Examples of unzip in a Sentence
She unzipped the tent flap.
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After downloading the zip file to a desktop, unzip it to access its contents.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Many outdoor cushions are designed with removable covers that can be unzipped and sent through the washing machine, which can leave them looking brand new.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Campers can unzip both sides of the tent to create two separate open-air decks.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
No need to worry about having enough space in your suitcase to tote home your treasures, simply unzip this tote and throw them in the bag.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Many outdoor cushions are designed with removable covers that can be unzipped and sent through the washing machine, which can leave them looking brand new.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Campers can unzip both sides of the tent to create two separate open-air decks.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
No need to worry about having enough space in your suitcase to tote home your treasures, simply unzip this tote and throw them in the bag.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unzip
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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unzip. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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