unpick

verb

un·​pick ˌən-ˈpik How to pronounce unpick (audio)
unpicked; unpicking; unpicks

transitive verb

: to undo by taking out stitches
unpick sewing/embroidery/knitting

Examples of unpick in a Sentence

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But even at this level there are holes and missing elements to unpick. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Carrick’s preference for Mbeumo as a centre-forward gives the team a different method for unpicking a defence. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 The heart of the play lies in gently unpicking and expanding its own optimism, because Brasch, while avoiding soupy affirmation, also doesn’t want things to get too grim. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026 But to his supporters, whether Tisza can unpick the Orbánist model and govern effectively felt like a question for another night. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpick

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpick was circa 1775

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unphysical
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unpickable
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“Unpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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