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Recent Examples of unzip
According to Silverman, the officers unzipped the bag and saw a decomposed head and torso.
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Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Only a goddess of love can unzip her.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The rainfly can unzip down the door, pin back and roll and buckle up completely, offering plenty of opportunity for cooling airflow in hot, clear weather.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As backpacks unzip and classrooms reopen, New York City students are returning to school riding a wave of historic gains in reading and math, which is no accident, as dedicated educators are leading high-quality instruction efforts through the city’s NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives.
—Marielys Divanne, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Only a goddess of love can unzip her.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The rainfly can unzip down the door, pin back and roll and buckle up completely, offering plenty of opportunity for cooling airflow in hot, clear weather.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As backpacks unzip and classrooms reopen, New York City students are returning to school riding a wave of historic gains in reading and math, which is no accident, as dedicated educators are leading high-quality instruction efforts through the city’s NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives.
—Marielys Divanne, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unzip
Verb
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It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned with a tank top underneath and slacks at the office, unbuttoned over a maxi dress to cookouts, or as a swimsuit cover-up poolside.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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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
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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
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Susac emerged from his squat to fire a throw as Waldschmit unfurled a swing, and Miller immediately called the rookie backstop for interference.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Its flowers start as deep lavender buds that unfurl into a light shade of purple.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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Kim believes this is our future, using AI to unlock and support human potential.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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While the Steelers hope to unlock Allar’s upside, there’s a benefit to the rookie learning under Rodgers, who was a willing mentor to Steelers 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard last year and Green Bay’s Jordan Love before that.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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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
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Well, technically in person: Shelley leaves the door ajar but doesn’t unlatch it, so Aggie has to plead her case through the crack.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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This novel of exile and memory chronicles the life of Sufien, a Palestinian man displaced as a child by the Nakba, whose story unfolds across continents and encompasses entanglements with a broad range of characters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Breakfasts and informal suppers unfold in the Brasserie, which has an orangery, and a terrace for sunny mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unzip. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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