unwrap

verb

Definition of unwrapnext
1
as in to uncover

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2
as in to untie

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Recent Examples of unwrap Finally, Mawhinney asked Mel B to unwrap a tiny envelope hidden inside the red buzzer in front of each one of them. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Carefully unwrap the ribs and return them to the smoker uncovered. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Qualcomm used its investor day event in New York this week to unwrap a new family of components for data centers. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 To understand how, there are a couple of foundational technologies to quickly unwrap. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwrap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrap
  1. uncover
  2. untie
  3. unwind
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  • Curious developers have uncovered new functionalities, built innovative tools and shared them through open source and platform-specific forums.
    — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In bogs, history is sequestered and suspended in time, but can be revealed at any moment, just as layers of peat can be uncovered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncover
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  • This and that Why yes, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does in fact play with his shoelaces untied.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most versions of the story focus on the shock ending, the moment the ribbon comes untied and Jenny’s head plops to the floor.
    — Jennifer Givhan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of untie
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  • But regulatory reform alone will not unwind the private-market shift.
    — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Attendees took breaks to unwind with premium wellness experiences that included massages from Sonar Mobile Spa, ear seeding from Solstice and red light therapy from Luma Dose.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Unwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrap. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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