unclench

verb

Definition of unclenchnext
as in to unfurl

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Recent Examples of unclench The tempo remains steady, but takes on a softer, more contemplative posture, as if urging you to unclench your jaw. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026 Your stiff limbs begin to unclench, as if death is slowly losing its hold on you. — Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025 If that doesn’t work, unclench your eyes, re-close them in the regular way, and then go back to sleep at a normal speed. — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 For those who are vaccinated, relatively healthy, financially stable and with access to decent health care, there’s reason to unclench your jaw. — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2022 Without such attention to Indian-Pakistani relations, India's democracy will not prosper and Pakistan's generals will never unclench their fists. — Christophe Jaffrelot, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclench
  1. unfurl
  2. unbutton
  3. unzip
  4. unfasten
  5. unfold
  6. unlatch
Verb
  • The rumors haven’t left much to the imagination, but Samsung has unfurled its 2026 foldable lineup today.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
  • Speaking of opening and closing, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now easier to unfurl.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of unfurl
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  • Earlier that week, the lithe 28-year-old walked the film festival’s storied red carpet wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood tuxedo and, of course, a shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • The cropped top can be worn buttoned up for a sleek silhouette on a dinner date or unbuttoned over a tank for a museum-hopping day in Rome.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of unbutton
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  • Under pressure, the module could unzip and fail completely.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
  • The robot could adapt the size of its legs either by zipping for height or unzipping for lowering down, which could be beneficial for the robot to manage exploring uneven surfaces such as forest areas or canyons.
    — Shirl Leigh May 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Definition of unzip
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
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of unfasten
Verb
  • The remark is notable in light of behind-the-scenes drama that has unfolded over the last year and a half.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The opening installation unfolds in a cornucopia of mezzanines, double-height caverns, walkways, and arched windows that give on to the street.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • Relatedly, restitution may begin to address the pain that has become ubiquitous, an opportunity to unlatch the tentacle grips of oppression, which can be loosened through collective organizing, with something for everyone and not just a few.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Throughout the day, anyone can unlatch the box, pick up a trinket and hopefully leave one behind to share.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of unlatch

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“Unclench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclench. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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