Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unlatch
That’s swift enough to destroy the carbon-fiber fuselage in an emergency landing, but gentle enough to let the pilot unlatch the canopy and walk away injury-free in 97 percent of test scenarios.
—
IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
The user simply gripped a handle to pull the door open and used a thumb to press a button to unlatch the door.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Then, unlatch the access door to reveal the cabin air filter.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Chevrolet adapter, press the button on top to unlatch the adapter from your vehicle, then use the latch on the NACS side of the adapter to release the Tesla cable.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unlatch
IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
The user simply gripped a handle to pull the door open and used a thumb to press a button to unlatch the door.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Then, unlatch the access door to reveal the cabin air filter.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Chevrolet adapter, press the button on top to unlatch the adapter from your vehicle, then use the latch on the NACS side of the adapter to release the Tesla cable.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unlatch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatch
Verb
-
If your button-down outfit is in need of a little spice, a quick trick is to unfasten the top and slip out a single shoulder.—
Sri Rain Stewart,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The storm, which hit the New York area in October, 2012, unlocked billions of dollars in resilience spending, with hurricanes, rather than heat waves or cloudbursts, as the focus.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Philanthropy is at a tipping point, yet is more essential than ever in unlocking the inherent strength and potential within communities.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
-
His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2019
Verb
-
Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
25 Apr. 2023
-
The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Apr. 2023
Verb
-
During the 3-on-3 overtime period, both teams had a physical game unbarred by the officials.—
Jenna Ortiz,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Mar. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Unlatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatch. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
