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untethered

Definition of untetherednext
past tense of untether

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untethered
Verb
  • Instead, DeSantis unleashed a rambling recap of the past seven years, with plenty of unsourced statistics, claims of victory that aren’t supported by reality, and wording often designed to obfuscate the most controversial parts of his tenure.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Untethered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untethered. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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