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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Several minutes later, Chenoweth reappeared onstage, in a black Blondie sweatshirt and untied white sparkly sneakers.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025 -
There was a big debate about that part where a kid tells Agnes that her shoes are untied.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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“Unlashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlashed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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