as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force
a dog left unbound in the yard
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as in untied
to disengage the knotted parts of
unbind a rope
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as in freed
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 unbound
Austyn Gaffney, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
These objects, unlike the planets of the solar system, were also unbound to a star and therefore free-floating in the universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 July 2025
The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Yet even as clients face existential troubles, the legal industry has remained strong, unbound by bull or bear markets.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
On July 8, New Mexico’s Rio Ruidoso unbound from its banks for the second year in a row and swelled to 20 times its typical knee-high depth.
—Austyn Gaffney, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
These objects, unlike the planets of the solar system, were also unbound to a star and therefore free-floating in the universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 July 2025
The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Yet even as clients face existential troubles, the legal industry has remained strong, unbound by bull or bear markets.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbound
Adjective
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Last year, Anderson stuck with a soft glam look and left her hair down in natural, loose waves.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several minutes later, Chenoweth reappeared onstage, in a black Blondie sweatshirt and untied white sparkly sneakers.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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There was a big debate about that part where a kid tells Agnes that her shoes are untied.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Following the announcement by Rodríguez, the Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that five Spaniards – one of whom has dual citizenship – had been freed and were flying back to Spain.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Ekwonu only has one year left on his deal, the Panthers also need to figure out center in 2026 with Cade Mays, Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen heading to free agency as well.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kelce unfastened the clasp on another necklace and then a third, before Chris Jones, his teammate for a decade, walked over and approached him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those who liberated Damascus write the Syrian success story the way American success stories are written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The moments when the frame feels as liberated as its characters hope to are few and far between.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Another unconfined delegation that should be subject to judicial scrutiny is provided by the Civil Rights Restoration Act, passed by the Democrats over President Ronald Reagan’s veto, which established the government’s power to arbitrarily withhold funding from universities.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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This accounted for just 3 percent of heating fires overall, but these led to more than 40 percent of fatalities, in part because portable heaters tend to be placed precisely where people live and sleep, and because the resulting fires are far more likely to be unconfined.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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After his starring role at the 2024 European Championship, Bellingham appeared to have the position locked down, but Rogers’ rapid ascent, coupled with a slight dip in Bellingham’s attacking output, has loosened that hold.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Government spending ramped up to try to alleviate the economic fallout, and agencies loosened some spending restrictions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Unbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbound. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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