Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untethered
Verb
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Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025 -
For the real monomaniacs, this album has unleashed a bounty of dissection opportunities.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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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“Untethered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untethered. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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