unswathe

verb

Definition of unswathenext
as in to bare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unswathe
  1. bare
  2. strip
  3. expose
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  • In addition to wowing on the red carpet in a backless spiderweb dress and a bright red gown with a hip-baring detail, Zendaya has pulled out some subtle—yet thoughtful—stops with her streetwear recently.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The carousel also included clips of her rocking the skin-baring two-piece then and now.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of bare
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  • Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Errors of execution and discipline forced by the relentlessness of a French team stripped of many of its leading players meant New Zealand was unable to secure its win until the final minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of strip
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  • The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of expose
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“Unswathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unswathe. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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