untethered

past tense of untether

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untethered
Verb
  • After Abbosbek Fayzullaev won the ball back for Uzbekistan near the top of the box, Azizjon Ganiev unleashed an incredible strike that briefly made this a 2-1 game.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • Six prime ministers have taken office at 10 Downing Street since the referendum, none of whom have lasted long enough to bury the political instability Brexit unleashed.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Because you can't get untied every time.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • As the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter of Game 1, Hart bent down during a stoppage in play and, without saying a word, subtly untied the shoe of Fallon, who was seated courtside.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Untethered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untethered. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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