unhitching

Definition of unhitchingnext
present participle of unhitch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhitching
Verb
  • If passed, the bill would allow some residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
  • How To Prevent Freeze Damage Besides disconnecting a water hose from an outdoor spigot and storing it somewhere indoors, a protective cover for your spigot and draining extra water are also recommended.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Then their subject starts to flirt with the idea of disengaging and moving to a like-minded nudist community, even relocating for a few days to test the new setup out.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Emotional fatigue builds and high performers start rationing effort or quietly disengaging.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The robots were able to self-organize and divide tasks on their own, including splitting into teams to tackle separate fire outbreaks.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Although the servicing stop for the California Zephyr is too short to explore beyond the platform, Denver is a great overnight choice for passengers splitting up the 43-hour journey.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Several have reported their medals detaching from their ribbons and, in one case, even breaking in half.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
  • This causes the uterine lining to stop thickening and to break down, detaching the embryo.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Unhitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhitching. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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