as in unfastened
to disengage the knotted parts of
she always makes sure to untie her shoelaces before removing her shoes
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Recent Examples of untied
Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The images featured Williams striking several poses while standing in knee-deep waters, wearing a yellow, one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the center and an untied bowtie.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Romero said their hands were eventually untied and they were ultimately released.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Several minutes later, Chenoweth reappeared onstage, in a black Blondie sweatshirt and untied white sparkly sneakers.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
There was a big debate about that part where a kid tells Agnes that her shoes are untied.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
That implies that the original knot can be untied in just four steps, breaking the conjecture.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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
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
Adjective
Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The images featured Williams striking several poses while standing in knee-deep waters, wearing a yellow, one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the center and an untied bowtie.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Eventually, a soldier came and returned my ID, removed the blindfold, untied me, and ordered me to go south immediately.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Romero said their hands were eventually untied and they were ultimately released.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Several minutes later, Chenoweth reappeared onstage, in a black Blondie sweatshirt and untied white sparkly sneakers.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
There was a big debate about that part where a kid tells Agnes that her shoes are untied.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
That implies that the original knot can be untied in just four steps, breaking the conjecture.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untied
Adjective
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Tiwa Savage has stepped into her era of emotional depth—unbound and unbothered.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Dec. 2025
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Under the new law, the deportation panel operates unbound by the restrictions and responsibilities placed on the regular parole process.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Kelce unfastened the clasp on another necklace and then a third, before Chris Jones, his teammate for a decade, walked over and approached him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yet in the final, breathless minute of an already dizzying afternoon, everything came undone for USC in a stunning, 71-70 loss to Oregon that defied explanation.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Linen hangs with a loose line and tiny natural slubs that catch the light, which suits spaces that lean casual, coastal, or slightly undone in a deliberate way.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once loosened, use a plastic scraper or credit card to lift the residue.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dubai loosened Ramadan restrictions in 2021 in a bid to kickstart its tourism industry after COVID lockdowns.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Currently unattached, Catherine — who once dated Dan Aykroyd — is planning to ''fall in love, get married and have children.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the unattached back piece looks clunky, and the tongue doesn’t read.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At least until a three-minute stretch undid all that work.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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The legislation replaces an earlier attempt by Hill to bring down Boise’s Pride flag after lawmakers amended the bill in a way that undid his intent.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The property’s biggest surprise may be its detached guest house, which is ready for visitors, multigenerational living or for working from home.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1277 would cut text limiting what counts as an ADU, essentially allowing detached ADUs with the same consideration as apartments inside a home.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Among the company’s major unsecured creditors was Kerr, who claimed to be owed $630,000 as a fee for having landed the Los Angeles public schools’ contract for AllHere Education.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chapter 7 is the faster option, potentially discharging unsecured debt like credit cards within a few months.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Untied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untied. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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