as in untied
to disengage the knotted parts of
unlashed the ropes which secured the crate in the bed of the truck
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That implies that the original knot can be untied in just four steps, breaking the conjecture.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Philanthropic support, untied to narrow deliverables, can enable scientists to cross the disciplinary silos that federal agencies often reinforce — silos that reflect not just bureaucratic divisions but also entrenched cultural differences across the sciences.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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That's because the city has a history of shifting on this issue, from when pursuits were restricted following bystander deaths, and then loosened in response to carjackings and reckless driving in the city.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Unlashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlashed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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