UNTIEING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

untying 1 of 2

noun

variants or untieing

as in unfastening

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untying

2 of 2

verb

variants or untieing

present participle of untie

as in loosening

to disengage the knotted parts of she always makes sure to untie her shoelaces before removing her shoes

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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

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This might make sense for a Buddhist monk pursuing the great unbinding, but not for a random Brooklynite who just wants to be more productive at work.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unbinding

Verb

These parties’ platforms vary, but both point toward repatriating competences to national governments, weakening European Court of Justice jurisdiction, and loosening the common rules that make EU commitments credible to outside partners.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.

— Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of loosening

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The appellate panel voiced serious doubts about undoing the consent decree at oral arguments in June.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
That jar of retinol on your nightstand only works if the rest of your evening habits are not undoing it.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

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