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, 28 Jan. 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
Dooley untied the cord that held the bundle together like a Christmas present.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 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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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
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With Worthy back, the Chiefs offense suddenly seems unbound as well.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 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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Actress Sarah Hyland favored an undone look for her wedding day hairstyle.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal came undone thanks, in part, to two excellent long-range finishes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Fed loosened anyway — a rational response to the severe downturn — and inflation remained low for years to come.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Travel still isn't recommended, though the rules have loosened a bit on that front, but a travel watch remain in place into Wednesday.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 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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Bell saw the old format undercut JGR teammate Denny Hamlin, who won six races in 2025 and dominated the season finale at Phoenix until a late caution undid his championship hopes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lipa undid several buttons at her chest and hemline to bare a little extra skin from both angles, and accessorized with sheer black tights and black crocodile leather knee-high boots.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ambiente features 40 atriums—all detached and private, with 180-degree views of nature—and rooftops that provide even better views.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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But sitting tight at one’s job has, for many, resulted in feeling detached, trapped, and resentful; over time, staying in a role you’re mentally checked out of can even fuel burnout.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McKenna was arraigned on the charges and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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McKenna was arraigned on Wednesday and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Untied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untied. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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