unzipped; unzipping; unzips
: to zip open
: to open by or as if by means of a zipper
Examples of unzip in a Sentence
She unzipped the tent flap.
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Instead of having to set your carry-on down and open up the entire thing, simply unzip the front pocket, slide in your laptop or other preferred electronics, and proceed to the boarding gate.
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Erin Johnson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s no spoiler, given that the movie opened with William Holden floating face-down, dead in Norma’s swimming pool, while Lloyd starts the show with Tom Francis’ Joe unzipping himself from a body bag.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Simply unzip the bottom of the pillow to adjust the firmness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
That’s thanks to its ability to completely unzip and hang on a door or hook, all while keeping your items in place.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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Erin Johnson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s no spoiler, given that the movie opened with William Holden floating face-down, dead in Norma’s swimming pool, while Lloyd starts the show with Tom Francis’ Joe unzipping himself from a body bag.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Simply unzip the bottom of the pillow to adjust the firmness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
That’s thanks to its ability to completely unzip and hang on a door or hook, all while keeping your items in place.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unzip. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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