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unbinding 1 of 2

noun

as in untying

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verb

present participle of unbind
1
as in loosening
to disengage the knotted parts of unbind a rope

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2
as in freeing
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 unbinding
Noun
This might make sense for a Buddhist monk pursuing the great unbinding, but not for a random Brooklynite who just wants to be more productive at work. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbinding
  1. liberation
  2. untying
  3. freeing
  4. emancipation
  5. loosening
  6. releasing
  7. unfastening
  8. liberating
Noun
  • She was born and raised in the refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria, and has devoted her adult life to campaigning for Western Sahara’s liberation from Moroccan sovereignty.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Elections, which took place in February 1980, ushered in complete Black majority rule under Mugabe and his ZANU-PF (with the name recently changed to reflect the group’s connection to the Patriotic Front and its role in the liberation struggle).
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of liberation
Verb
  • The Nationals took the lead for good in the seventh inning when rookie John Klein allowed a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz, untying a game that pinch hitter Josh Bell had knotted up a half-inning earlier.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Definition of untying
Verb
  • Seventy percent chose oil, compared with 9% who selected freeing Venezuelans.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Arévalo was tasked with not only freeing a state captured by kleptocrats, but also strengthening one that was fundamentally weak.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of freeing
Noun
  • Working for the browser was even more emancipation from a big production routine.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • To Karice, that meant Samuel, Sarah's older brother, was born before emancipation.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of emancipation
Verb
  • Perhaps, with opinion polls signaling a seismic snap in the other direction and economic conditions on the Great Plains so dismal, the Republican hold on rural America is loosening.
    — Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • These parties’ platforms vary, but both point toward repatriating competences to national governments, weakening European Court of Justice jurisdiction, and loosening the common rules that make EU commitments credible to outside partners.
    — JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosening
Verb
  • In reality, as the camera operator would soon realize, Osborne had chucked the ball down the field while on the move, releasing it just as linebacker Champ Lewis wrapped his legs and dropped him to the turf.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Experts warn that massive constellations could be incredibly ecologically damaging, releasing copious amounts of atmospheric pollution and risking damage to the ozone layer.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Definition of unfastening
Verb
  • The Sun in your sign trines liberating Uranus in your adventurous 9th house, encouraging you to explore a new subject, destination, belief, or direction.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And by engaging with these powerful militaries, the group reinforced its self-image as a major regional player that was uniquely capable of liberating the Muslim world from corrupting American and Israeli influence.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of liberating

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“Unbinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbinding. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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