unzip

verb

Definition of unzipnext
as in to unbutton

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Recent Examples of unzip Detectives partially unzipped a bag and found a head and torso. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Then, unzip the mattress on all three sides and start filling it with each layer. — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 According to Silverman, the officers unzipped the bag and saw a decomposed head and torso. — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 As backpacks unzip and classrooms reopen, New York City students are returning to school riding a wave of historic gains in reading and math, which is no accident, as dedicated educators are leading high-quality instruction efforts through the city’s NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives. — Marielys Divanne, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unzip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unzip
  1. unbutton
  2. unfasten
  3. unfurl
  4. unlock
  5. unlatch
  6. unfold
Verb
  • Earlier that week, the lithe 28-year-old walked the film festival’s storied red carpet wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood tuxedo and, of course, a shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • The cropped top can be worn buttoned up for a sleek silhouette on a dinner date or unbuttoned over a tank for a museum-hopping day in Rome.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of unbutton
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  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of unfasten
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  • Often unfurling over the course of entire afternoons and evenings, González’s knotty, hypnotic works typically test the expectations (and patience) of viewers, who are left to figure out what’s improvised and what isn’t.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • What little distortion there is only accents the lush drums and synths, all unfurling as clearly as the vocals.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfurl
Verb
  • The idea that casual audiences on TV — people who weren’t gamers willing to grind to 100 percent completion to unlock an esoteric, secret two-minute cutscene ending — was almost unthinkable.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Her landlord had to call a handyman to break through a window and slide across the living room to unlock the front door.
    — Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlock
Verb
  • Relatedly, restitution may begin to address the pain that has become ubiquitous, an opportunity to unlatch the tentacle grips of oppression, which can be loosened through collective organizing, with something for everyone and not just a few.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Throughout the day, anyone can unlatch the box, pick up a trinket and hopefully leave one behind to share.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of unlatch
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  • With a direct flight from Atlanta to Argyle International Airport, five hours later, a diverse world unfolded.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfold

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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unzip. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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