UNBAR Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unbar

verb

Definition of unbar

as in to unlock

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Recent Examples of unbar During the 3-on-3 overtime period, both teams had a physical game unbarred by the officials. — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023

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Anning co-founder and CEO Sophie Broun believes that methods borrowed from the oil and gas industry could unlock this energy source.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
As China undergoes a prolonged market reset, luxury players are closing unproductive stores, exploring untapped regional markets and unlocking differentiated crowds with pop-up formats.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unlock

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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
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

Definition of unfasten

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Simply latch and unlatch to organize your favorite items in seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Relatedly, restitution may begin to address the pain that has become ubiquitous, an opportunity to unlatch the tentacle grips of oppression, which can be loosened through collective organizing, with something for everyone and not just a few.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of unlatch

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Spin the bearings to test them, then unbolt and replace any worn bearings with comparable replacements.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2023

Definition of unbolt

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