unclenched 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of unclenchednext
as in unbuttoned

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unclenched

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verb

past tense of unclench
as in unfurled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclenched
  1. unbuttoned
  2. unfurled
  3. unfolded
  4. unlocked
  5. unsealed
  6. gaping
Adjective
  • In 2017, Vance often wore jeans, a button-down, open-collar shirt and an unbuttoned blazer during his book tour.
    Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
  • This grey and white top cardigan can be worn as a top while buttoned up or left unbuttoned over a white tank for a more casual look.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of unbuttoned
Verb
  • In this first series, the firm unfurled six teacups, two sizes of teapots, two saucers and a small sugar bowl with mischievous cats drinking tea, reading the newspaper and engaging in courtship, all in the company of a friendly little mouse.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
  • After the speakers finished, several pro-Palestinian supporters unfurled banners and began shouting, causing security personnel to escort them out roughly.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of unfurled
Adjective
  • My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.
    thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This is a phone for big hands and even my large paws struggle when typing messages on the unfolded screen.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of unfolded
Verb
  • This unlocked a velocity of innovation that could not have been achieved had those same discoveries been kept in closed labs.
    Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Their cross-functional engagement not only resolved the crisis but also unlocked new insights and growth opportunities.
    Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of unlocked
Adjective
  • Witnesses describe White House uncertainty on 2020 election night Many of the unsealed documents are transcripts of depositions from the House committee that investigated the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Allen allegedly confessed to the killings several times in a jail phone call with his wife in April 2023, according to unsealed court documents.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of unsealed
Adjective
  • If the absence of Succession has left a dark and gaping hole in your heart, formerly filled by the epic, desperate machinations of the one-percent: tune in.
    Vogue, Vogue, 19 July 2024
  • And that is just a gaping fundamental hole with the entire structure.
    David Pogue, CBS News, 30 June 2024
Definition of gaping
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