unanchored
adjective
un·an·chored
ˌən-ˈaŋ-kərd 
1
: not anchored : not at anchor
2
: not having a firm basis or foundation
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The barricades were flimsy and unanchored.
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Consumers should stop using unanchored units, move them out of children's reach, follow EnHomee's instructions to identify affected units and submit a photo of the disposed dresser to enhomeestore@gmail.com to receive a full refund.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025
As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Consumers should stop using unanchored units, move them out of children's reach, follow EnHomee's instructions to identify affected units and submit a photo of the disposed dresser to enhomeestore@gmail.com to receive a full refund.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025
As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Unanchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanchored. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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