UNPACKING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

unpacking

verb

present participle of unpack

as in unloading

to empty or rid of cargo unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation

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Recent Examples of unpacking There are also many active travelers who relish packing and unpacking just once. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 Everything stays organized, contained, and smelling fresh, which somehow makes unpacking (and repacking) far less painful. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Expands after unpacking for quick setup and consistent loft recovery. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 June 2026 There’s a lot worth unpacking here, but first and foremost, this is a clear signal Clark is still deeply involved in Vancouver’s evaluation process at the very least. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 June 2026 These organizational features can make a surprising difference, particularly during longer trips where unpacking and repacking become part of the routine. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026 As the Fashion News Editor at British Vogue, Daniel Rodgers covers a broad range of topics, unpacking the effects of culture on clothing. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Tijssen then led guests on a walkthrough of the installations, unpacking how artificial intelligence, sound design and generative visuals work together to keep the show’s audiovisual landscape in constant flux. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026

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This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China's eastern Shandong province.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026

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