UNCHAINS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

unchains

verb

present tense third-person singular of unchain

as in frees

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) activists for animal rights who would like to unchain zoo animals and return them to the wild

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Recent Examples of unchains The nationwide standalone 5G that the carrier announced Wednesday essentially unchains that service from 4G LTE, allowing devices to connect to the network without first requiring a setup via AT&T’s older and slower network. —

PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025

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The pair enrolled in online classes at Dakota County Technical College through the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, which frees up their schedules during the typical school day.

— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Passing them along not only frees up space but also helps someone who is setting up a new home get started with the essentials.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026