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Recent Examples of unwrap
Opening my international bounty was like unwrapping a Christmas present.
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Indeed, there was plenty to unwrap after the prolific power surge.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The film, set in 1920s Montana, unwraps the lives of the Burbank brothers, Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons), after George marries lonely widow Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst), setting surly Phil into a tailspin of cruelty that envelops the family.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Inside these presents are various cosmetic gifts, free to unwrap each day of the event.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Indeed, there was plenty to unwrap after the prolific power surge.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The film, set in 1920s Montana, unwraps the lives of the Burbank brothers, Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons), after George marries lonely widow Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst), setting surly Phil into a tailspin of cruelty that envelops the family.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Inside these presents are various cosmetic gifts, free to unwrap each day of the event.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrap
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The concept of Mary untying knots is derived from a work by St. Irenaeus of Lyons, Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies).—
Thomas Wenski,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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There's no time for a shoe search, untying the shoelace knot, and putting them on.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The government is expected to present up to four key witnesses who will testify against Combs, including his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who will be among the first witnesses called as soon as Monday, prosecutors revealed last week.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Watch for enforceable dispute-resolution clauses; watch even harder for triggers that unwind commitments if tariffs resurface.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Washington and Beijing agreed to unwind most of the tariffs imposed since April for 90 days while the two sides seek to negotiate a more durable trade deal.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Republican House lawmakers on Friday unveiled legislation that would narrowly extend student loan forgiveness tax relief for borrowers and their families due to death and disability.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Fox on Monday became the third broadcast network (following CBS and NBC) to unveil its schedule for the Fall TV season.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 May 2025
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The effect wasn't seen in girls, but girls exposed to higher testosterone levels in the womb were found to have lower muscle strength at age seven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The deadline to claim for the 2023 cyberattack that exposed the data of nearly 7 million users is Jul. 14, 2025.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Stopping by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (May 8), the rapper reflected on nearly baring it all at the Met Gala in 2023.—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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The Sports Bra Dare to bare it in a sports bra (especially when the temps rise!).—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Unwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrap. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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