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

Russia’s military losses have mainly come down to Ukraine’s improving abilities to strike deep behind front lines, as well as Russia’s own faltering military machine, two factors with direct repercussions on the Russian economy at large. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Imagine the focus being on Olivia Miles’ breakout rookie season, the Las Vegas Aces’ quest to repeat as champions, the expansion Golden State Valkyries resetting the bar for the league at large, and so on. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026

In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved. — Bill English, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

This coincides with the container shipping industry at large, with the number of cargo vessels sailing via the Suez Canal rising to 35 in the week ended June 28. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Makarim was detained with two former education ministry officials and a former tech consultant who were sentenced up to four-and-half years in the case, while another staff member is wanted by authorities but remains at large. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

The prosecutor’s office called Bravo’s killing retaliation for her work against organized crime, but the perpetrator escaped the scene and remains at large. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Moon advised other families going through a similar loss to approach the trial process, and the legal system at large, as a unified team. — Ilana Arougheti june 30, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Concert volume at large venues is largely unregulated, which is why Reddy and other pediatric specialists urge caution for the youngest fans. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026