untethering

Definition of untetheringnext
present participle of untether

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untethering
Verb
  • Afroman experienced a cultural renaissance after unleashing that satirical wit following a 2022 raid on his Ohio farmhouse by local sheriff's deputies.
    Andrew Graham May 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • Fusion is the opposite of fission, which uses heavy elements such as uranium and plutonium and splits atoms into two or more parts, unleashing energy.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The Nationals took the lead for good in the seventh inning when rookie John Klein allowed a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz, untying a game that pinch hitter Josh Bell had knotted up a half-inning earlier.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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“Untethering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untethering. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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