ungird

verb

Definition of ungirdnext
as in to unwind

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  1. unwind
  2. unwrap
  3. untie
Verb
  • One factor delaying a downtown renaissance is that some key properties are encumbered by securitized mortgages, which are taking time to unwind.
    Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The agency is seeking to unwind its acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp.
    Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unwind
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  • Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Once defrosted, then unwrap it (rather than removing it from its wrapper to thaw).
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of unwrap
Verb
  • Sean Payton may as well have been telling Bo Nix his shoe was untied.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
  • The victim started to untie the rope, but Cagle jumped on his legs.
    KC Baker, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of untie
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