as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation
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Recent Examples of unpacking
Tijssen then led guests on a walkthrough of the installations, unpacking how artificial intelligence, sound design and generative visuals work together to keep the show’s audiovisual landscape in constant flux.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
There are also many active travelers who relish packing and unpacking just once.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
There’s a lot worth unpacking here, but first and foremost, this is a clear signal Clark is still deeply involved in Vancouver’s evaluation process at the very least.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Expands after unpacking for quick setup and consistent loft recovery.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Everything stays organized, contained, and smelling fresh, which somehow makes unpacking (and repacking) far less painful.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
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Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
These organizational features can make a surprising difference, particularly during longer trips where unpacking and repacking become part of the routine.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
There are also many active travelers who relish packing and unpacking just once.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
There’s a lot worth unpacking here, but first and foremost, this is a clear signal Clark is still deeply involved in Vancouver’s evaluation process at the very least.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Expands after unpacking for quick setup and consistent loft recovery.
—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Everything stays organized, contained, and smelling fresh, which somehow makes unpacking (and repacking) far less painful.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing.
—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
These organizational features can make a surprising difference, particularly during longer trips where unpacking and repacking become part of the routine.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpacking
unloading
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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“Unpacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpacking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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