unzip

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Recent Examples of unzip Simply unzip its top and the sides fold down, revealing compartments, pouches, and adjustable dividers that keep items organized. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024 This nifty little spinner is actually an undercover garment bag — just unzip it and fold it out to add your formal attire. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 The bag can be easily emptied by unzipping it and dumping out the debris. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 Instead of having to set your carry-on down and open up the entire thing, simply unzip the front pocket, slide in your laptop or other preferred electronics, and proceed to the boarding gate. Erin Johnson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unzip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unzip
Verb
  • Visitors this year have included Billie Jean King, Judy Murray, Sir Trevor Nunn, and Dustin Hoffman, who loosened his necktie and unbuttoned the top button of his shirt during the final match of his afternoon last week.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
  • This technique allows stage actors to tear off their clothes during short scene changes during a play, instead of wasting precious time unbuttoning them.
    Alex Haddon, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2024
Verb
  • Grant, meanwhile, wore a simple black suit and a white button-up shirt with the first few buttons unfastened in a boyish manner.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Ayoola attempted to put his fingers between his neck and the seatbelt, and was unable to unfasten his seatbelt.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • The two Metroidvania progenitors — 1986’s Metroid and 1987’s Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest — cultivated a sense of geographical bewilderment by letting players unfurl the secrets of their arcane worlds in any direction along the X and Y axes.
    Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The date is one in a massive list of shows unfurled today, starting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on July 3 and finishing in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • That was true at the City Ground, with the Forest’s captain’s cunning and guile repeatedly threatening to unlock Arsenal’s stubborn defence.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • With deeper, more collaborative relationships, mentoring can unlock its full potential.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Then, unlatch the access door to reveal the cabin air filter.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This can cause the tailgate to unlatch while the vehicle is in park, the report said.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Developments continue to unfold in the mysterious deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife, classical musician Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs, who were all found dead in their home above downtown Santa Fe.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO Bill Kramer is really hoping the drama unfolds only in the Oscar race itself.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unzip. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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