unroll

verb

Definition of unrollnext
as in to uncoil

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Recent Examples of unroll Over the years, scholars have tried to unroll them using a range of methods, including weights, chemicals, gases and pulverization, though this often led to the scrolls being damaged or destroyed. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 In the 18th century, an Italian monk, Father Antonio Piaggio, invented a device to gently unroll the carbonized papyrus. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Then unroll the towel and allow the suit to dry flat. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 And then you're supposed to unroll this cake. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unroll
  1. uncoil
  2. unwind
  3. straighten
  4. uncurl
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  • If one were to uncoil the long history of US engagement with Latin America, from the halls of Montezuma to the cells of CECOT, what was the most successful period?
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Young helped uncoil her and stretch her out.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of uncoil
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  • Situational Awareness was forced to unwind its trades in late July.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • May through October is when the region is at its liveliest, with day-trippers, weekend visitors, and travelers coming for weeks at a time to unwind.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwind
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  • Farther still, as the road straightens and lengthens, the view is of open space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, the crossguard was straightened and oval-shaped.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of straighten
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  • One fall day in 1856, a family of Eastern gray squirrels in rural New York uncurled from a cozy nest in a chestnut tree, looked around, and joined half a billion other squirrels on a multi-state walkabout.
    — Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Exhale, lower the bridge down, then uncurl the trunk to bring the right hip and shoulder back to the ground.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 June 2022
Definition of uncurl

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“Unroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unroll. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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