UNCLENCHES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unclenches

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present tense third-person singular of unclench

as in unbuttons

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Sitting at a conference room table adjacent to the Packers’ locker room, Kraft unfurls his left arm to explain each of his tattoos.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Early in the film, Angela unfurls a rug onto the living room floor.

— Emily Zemler, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2026

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Related Stories The story unfolds at a toll booth station, where Rajji and her co-workers move through the same days on repeat.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Read about how that staging unfolds during the epic rumble scene near the end of the show.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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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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