Synonyms of at large

at large

phrase

as in loose

not bound, confined, or detained by force

We heard on the radio that there was an escaped prisoner at large.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loose
• free
• at liberty
• escaped
• unrestrained
• unconfined
• unbound
• clear
• unfettered
• footloose
• unleashed
• undone
• untied
• unfastened
• unchained
• uncaged
• disengaged
• unbolted
• uncaught
• unanchored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confined
• bound
• restrained
• caught
• imprisoned
• enclosed
• unfree
• tied
• fastened
• penned
• anchored
• chained
• bolted
• caged
• kidnapped
• shackled
• immured
• leashed
• fettered
• manacled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at large

Foreman said more housing stability helps ensure workers can secure employment, children can focus on school and people can maintain their health — all of which benefit communities at large. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Instead, think of it as a way to make connections at large and see what happens. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 10 July 2026

The suspect vehicle was found a short time later, police said, but the suspect was still at large Wednesday. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

On July 1, as one defendant remained at large, Boutros flew out to a last-minute news conference with Blanche and Patel. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026