unpack

verb

ˌən-ˈpak How to pronounce unpack (audio)
Definition of unpacknext
as in to unload
to empty or rid of cargo unpacked the car the minute they got back from vacation

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Recent Examples of unpack Kelsea Ballerini continues unpacking emotions the deluxe version of her album Patterns, while Brad Paisley teams with Dawes for a new track that takes a unflinching look at mental health. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 In the below interview, Ashley unpacks her first time executive producing as well as starring in a project, how the five-date arc brings about transformation for Pia and the importance of the family dynamic as much as romance and photography. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 New to the island’s 13 villas: personal butlers who can organize everything from unpacking your bags to scavenger hunts to romantic meals. — Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025 This presentation unpacks the successful three-year partnership between Smosh and Kiswe, highlighting why direct-to-consumer streaming should be a cornerstone of any creator's distribution strategy. — Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpack

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