as in undone
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Recent Examples of unanchored
But scientists wondered if, during their unanchored larval stage, young tubeworms might spread through cavities beneath the seabed formed by the vapor created when lava comes into contact with seawater.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The federal agency and Dania Furniture of Boise, Idaho, in June announced the recall of the Hayden Bookcase after an incident in which an unanchored bookcase fell over, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
Unsecured lightweight objects will be blown around, large tree limbs may break off, and damage to porches, sheds and unanchored mobile homes is possible, NWS says.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
While such a disaster cannot be ruled out, a structural break comes when long-term inflation expectations become unanchored.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The federal agency and Dania Furniture of Boise, Idaho, in June announced the recall of the Hayden Bookcase after an incident in which an unanchored bookcase fell over, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
Unsecured lightweight objects will be blown around, large tree limbs may break off, and damage to porches, sheds and unanchored mobile homes is possible, NWS says.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
While such a disaster cannot be ruled out, a structural break comes when long-term inflation expectations become unanchored.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanchored
Adjective
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Members accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tren de Aragua originated in an infamously lawless prison in Venezuela and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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While tariffs are anathema to plenty of Republicans who preach the gospel of unfettered markets, Paul is one of the only members of Congress currently speaking out against them.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Physically Or Emotionally Disengaging From The Team Being unavailable or disengaged, whether physically or emotionally, signals a lack of investment in the team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The constant pressure to perform can lead to burnout, leaving you feeling disengaged or even stuck.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2024
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In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2023
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