UNCLASPS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unclasps

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclasp

as in unfastens

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unlocks

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The decision, handed down in Northern California federal court, unlocks a major surge in local mortgage assistance for the Charlotte area, the Observer previously reported.

— Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
High protein snack ideas for the microwave A microwave unlocks warm options when the dining hall is closed.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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