unwrapping

verb

present participle of unwrap
1
as in unwinding

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2
as in uncovering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwrapping
  1. unwinding
  2. uncovering
  3. untying
  4. revealing
  5. unveiling
  6. exposing
  7. baring
  8. displaying
Verb
  • Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The lakefront pool and hot tub are perfect for unwinding together, and De La Nonna’s giant pizzas and firepit tables make family dinners easy and fun for the whole group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwinding
Verb
  • Europe’s summer wildfires are igniting and uncovering rusted bombs and mines from WWI and WWII, turning old battlefields into hazardous zones for firefighters and nearby communities.
    — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But uncovering the identity of the decades-old body would not be quick work.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncovering
Verb
  • The Nationals took the lead for good in the seventh inning when rookie John Klein allowed a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz, untying a game that pinch hitter Josh Bell had knotted up a half-inning earlier.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Definition of untying
Verb
  • This is where the episode finally loops back on itself, with the recruiter laying out a black hole on the ground, revealing the mall to be a kind of pocket universe.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Berne is the lead author of a new research paper revealing the discovery of the strange southern hotspot.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Ternus already had a high profile at the company, unveiling the MacBook Neo at its launch event in New York in March.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mamdani and Hochul announced it in April, with Mamdani unveiling the plan in a video filmed outside Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin’s $238 million penthouse.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unveiling
Verb
  • Mars challenges Saturn, exposing weak spots in schedules, instructions, or everyday communication.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Much of its copper concentrate arrives from western China or overseas, adding transportation costs and exposing supply chains to international market and geopolitical disruptions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Its asymmetrical, leg-baring hem also seemed to reference Tina Turner.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Qualley wore a fully fringe plunge neck little black dress, but what really turned heads was the brand’s viral foot-baring ankle strap sandals.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of baring
Verb
  • There are also security concerns that keep hotels from displaying occupancy levels during the online reservation process.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Department staff searched for the otter to assess whether the animal was still in the area or displaying any abnormal or concerning behavior, Margiott said.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of displaying
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“Unwrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwrapping. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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