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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Their overall message was popular, too: A smaller federal government, looser regulations and a private sector approach to the public sector have long been cornerstones of conservative governance.Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Grammy nominee styled her signature blonde hair in a half-up, half-down look with loose curls.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Once freed, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bashar also freed political prisoners and allowed more open discourse.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 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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The historic structure had become loosened from its foundation over time, and the work will secure it, Bradburn said.Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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That said, the world’s richest sports league has loosened some of its rules in recent years.Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Vladislav Duda, 28, was rescued from a mountain ravine in subzero temperatures alongside his months-old kitten Peach.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was rescued from a 400-meter-deep ravine in Romania's northern Maramures region, with temperatures plunging to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Unbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbound. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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