as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force
a dog left unbound in the yard
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as in untied
to disengage the knotted parts of
unbind a rope
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as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a newly elected democratic government whose first act was to unbind the nation's vast horde of political prisoners
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Recent Examples of unbound
Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024
Whatever the context, Fischer retains creative molecules from every artist she’s encountered, transmuted via the alchemy of a musician blessed with an instrument unbound by genre and stylistic convention.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
After a fairly traditional take on the opening lines, Andress remains unbound by the notes that we’re used to hearing from the rest of the tune.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 July 2024
If this sample were a book, Lieberman Aiden said, the binding would be gone, leaving a large number of unbound pages, or DNA fragments.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 11 July 2024
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Adjective
Amid unbound screams and bodily fluids, a baby emerges, but makes no sound.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024
Whatever the context, Fischer retains creative molecules from every artist she’s encountered, transmuted via the alchemy of a musician blessed with an instrument unbound by genre and stylistic convention.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
After a fairly traditional take on the opening lines, Andress remains unbound by the notes that we’re used to hearing from the rest of the tune.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 July 2024
If this sample were a book, Lieberman Aiden said, the binding would be gone, leaving a large number of unbound pages, or DNA fragments.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbound
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Those expectations have boosted the shares of entrenched players like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, but have had a greater impact on potential disruptors like Dave that could see even more upside from a looser regulatory environment.Hugh Son, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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While millennials experienced leopard denim in the form of indie sleaze skinny jeans in the early 2000s Gen Z is taking the trend into a new direction with loose, slouchier fits.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is a labor of love, a celebration of reading, and an amazing opportunity to find a new-to-you author who will keep sharing free reads for years to come.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions.Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
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Destroying a pier is likely beyond the capability of an unconfined sea drone explosion.Ben Hodges, Led Klosky, Robert Person, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023
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Financial conditions have loosened.Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Unbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbound. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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