Unwrapping is a term which means to remove the covering or packing material from something. It is often associated with gifts, where one pulls off the wrapping paper to reveal the present inside. Synonyms for unwrapping include, but are not limited to, opening, revealing, exposing, uncovering, unboxing, unloading, unpacking, untangling, and releasing. The word unwrapping can refer to physical objects, as well as ideas and concepts. When applied to ideas, the synonyms above can represent a process of discovery or understanding, where something is revealed or made clear. Regardless of the context, each of these synonyms carries a similar sense of anticipation, excitement, and surprise.