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untied

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verb

past tense of untie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untied
Adjective
  • Trump's attack on birthright citizenship is just one example of a larger, horrifying pattern—a presidency unbound by precedent, marked by an abuse of authority, motivated by division, and willing to trample individual rights for political gain.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Americans believe in fairness and compassion and Trump has been the opposite in his unbound eagerness to round up people.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Key ingredients: Seaweed extract, kelp extract, magnesium sulfate How To Apply: Simply spritz onto damp or dry strands, then squeeze and twist for an instant windswept vibe that feels both fresh and undone.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
  • Admission to the garden is free, but come prepared for emotion: There’s something about the evocative, nostalgic scent of lilacs that makes people come undone, Parton said.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Blake and Albert, their tongues loosened by wine, reopen and then scratch viciously at old wounds, calling out personal failures and professional betrayals.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Cut all the ear shapes out, then glue the inner ear shape on top of the outer ear shape, leaving about 1 inch at the bottom unattached.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And there was a lot more customization available — like protection against water backup and coverage for sheds and other unattached structures.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Having lived in a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage in California before moving to Colorado, Barr was the only person on the council in favor of adopting the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities initiative.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The detached garage, at the back of the driveway, holds one car.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The pistol was later found unsecured in the vehicle and seized, the warrant affidavit said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
  • An Alabama couple is under arrest after their young child accidentally shot himself — prompting an investigation that allegedly revealed a home overrun with mice, snakes, and unsecured firearms.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Untied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untied. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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