unpin
Example Sentences
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If hundreds of thousands of vortices unpin from various structures in a neutron star all at once, they can suddenly speed up the star’s rotation.
From Scientific American • Jul. 18, 2023
When the pumpkin gets soft, simply unpin the plants, gently pry them from the moss and plant them in a pot with well-draining soil.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2021
This means all the bloatware and crap that’s usually pinned by default is grouped into a single section that you can quickly unpin.
From The Verge • May 22, 2019
First, when an ice shelf melts or collapses, it can unpin other ice that is sitting on land, which allows it to flow more quickly into the ocean.
From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2017
I yank the ornamental combs from the top and unpin the curls.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
