unshackles

Definition of unshacklesnext
present tense third-person singular of unshackle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshackles
Verb
  • Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.
    Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.
    Big Think, Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
  • From the word, springs the deed.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Unshackles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshackles. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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