unwrapping

Definition of unwrappingnext
present participle of unwrap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrapping
Verb
  • There’s nothing wrong with legislators unwinding and heading back to their districts, but Americans are reasonably annoyed to see their representatives at a casino or theme park amid a partial government shutdown.
    Editorial Board, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Stock up on cheese at the Door County Creamery before unwinding with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Sister Bay Bowl, a supper club-meets-bowling alley.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There was a sense of anticipation in the air, the kind reserved for the thrill of uncovering something special.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Novo Nordisk has also explored new pricing and access structures for Wegovy, on Tuesday unveiling a subscription offering for between $249 and $329 a month out of pocket.
    Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.
    Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Low level light therapy While research is still mounting, studies suggest that exposing the skin to specific wavelengths of light can extend the growth phase of hair, reduce the inflammation that damages follicles and interferes with the growth cycle, and improve the density and thickness of hair.
    Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The fashion designer wowed in a completely backless and side-baring chainmail dress.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Far from exhibiting a coherent or consistent set of values, carnival has been co-opted by—and used to promote the philosophies of—various movements, from the Protestant Reformation to National Socialism.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Unwrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrapping. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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