unbuttoning

present participle of unbutton

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoning
Verb
  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The pilots leaned out of the windows of the cockpit, unfurling American and Venezuelan flags for the cameras.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
  • There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
    Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
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“Unbuttoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbuttoning. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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