Definition of unconfinednext

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Recent Examples of unconfined However, an unconfined plasma column could instantly destroy solid surfaces upon contact. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions. Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024 Destroying a pier is likely beyond the capability of an unconfined sea drone explosion. Ben Hodges, Led Klosky, Robert Person, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023 Principles of biological terrestrial locomotion have been discovered on unconfined vertical and horizontal substrates. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconfined
Adjective
  • Officials had to reset Buffalo’s play clock in the first quarter so umpire Tab Slaughter could smash down loose soil in the backfield.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville's lead to 4-1.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Identifying helpful relievers from the lower rings of free agency, through the farm system or on the waiver wire, is not easy.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Is realism based only on minds untouched by illness or some other distorting factor, or at least not so touched that that mind becomes, as my grandmother’s is, unbound?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Then the coach known as the most impulsive man on an NFL sideline runs that stop sign, grits his teeth and breaks unbound into character.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • At some point during the crash, the unrestrained rear seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Unconfined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconfined. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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