untethered

past tense of untether

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untethered
Verb
  • The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The fashion icon then untied the skirt and wrapped it around Sailor’s neck showing off the outfit’s pants.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Untethered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untethered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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