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as in to untie
to disengage the knotted parts of
unbind a rope
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as in to liberate
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a newly elected democratic government whose first act was to unbind the nation's vast horde of political prisoners
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Recent Examples of unbind
Perhaps, to vanish well entails allowing others to help unbind you, trusting them to keep your secrets.
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Longreads, 14 Apr. 2020
Despite becoming the first president ever to receive votes from both parties to convict and remove him from office in an impeachment trial, President Donald Trump today woke up in the White House unbound.
—Garrett M. Graff, Wired, 6 Feb. 2020
His is a generosity unbound by rules, regulations and codes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2019
The other frontier unbound by international law is space.
—Melissa K. Chan, Time, 13 Sep. 2019
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Longreads, 14 Apr. 2020
Despite becoming the first president ever to receive votes from both parties to convict and remove him from office in an impeachment trial, President Donald Trump today woke up in the White House unbound.
—Garrett M. Graff, Wired, 6 Feb. 2020
His is a generosity unbound by rules, regulations and codes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2019
The other frontier unbound by international law is space.
—Melissa K. Chan, Time, 13 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbind
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Sean Payton may as well have been telling Bo Nix his shoe was untied.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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The victim started to untie the rope, but Cagle jumped on his legs.KC Baker, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The camera is liberated (via CGI) in the song and dance numbers, but everything else is filmed in a basic, boring fashion, the background melting into a dim, unfocused blur behind the actors.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the space of a week, Ukraine liberated almost 1,000 square miles, reclaiming nearly the entire region and half of the territories occupied by Russia since the start of the invasion.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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Ayoola attempted to put his fingers between his neck and the seatbelt, and was unable to unfasten his seatbelt.Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2024
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This paper proposes a spherical tether handling device that unfastens a robot’s tether during surveys by releasing the tether and carrying it aside.Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2016
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The company also monetized obsolete inventory, freeing up warehouse space and capital for reinvestment.Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Duet Colorblock Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody Crossbody purses are a must-have for anyone on the go, freeing up your hands and elevating your look.Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
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But even a bit of late-season luck wouldn’t undo the hardship of the growing season.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Opponents maintain concerns about ultimate choices that can never be undone and the danger of manipulation and exploitation from third parties despite the bill's stringent safeguards.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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More optimism was reflected in the Conference Board’s survey released on Tuesday, which showed a record 56.4% of consumers expect stock prices to increase over the next year.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time releasing his picks for Cabinet positions, choosing a range of disruptors, loyalists, and prominent names.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Today, Chinese automakers have become a formidable force, coming a long way to loosen the stranglehold that Western and Japanese automakers once had on the automotive sector.Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Wait a minute or so to allow to butter to loosen slightly from the plastic mold, and then carefully twist the plastic mold until the sculpture dislodges.Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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The unit developed such a big reputation worldwide that former Chief Daryl Gates famously boasted in 1980 that his SWAT team could rescue American hostages being held in Iran.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within a week of being rescued from the street, Snoop moved in with Phillips (@lomeetsworld).Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Unbind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbind. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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