UNGIRDING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

ungirding

verb

present participle of ungird

as in unwrapping

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unwinding

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At that point, alignment means unwinding decisions and resetting expectations.

— Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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