unzips

verb

present tense third-person singular of unzip
as in unbuttons

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  1. unfurls
  2. unfolds
  3. unlocks
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  • Then, Charisma unfurls a set of ultrasound images before the two share a kiss.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • This evening, Netflix unfurls the third edition of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, its sprawling, citywide comedy showcase that in just four years has become one of the buzziest gatherings of comedians in the world.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Definition of unfurls
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  • But while this drama unfolds, the real winners of the World Cup so far are the prediction markets.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • From there, the route to finding real Earth Art unfolds through Nevada and Utah, before dipping into Arizona.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of unfolds
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  • But over the last couple of years, the team has invested heavily in the reasoning side because that’s what unlocks generality.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Good wine recalls specific tasting notes; great wine unlocks entire memories.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of unlocks
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