unchained 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of unchainednext
as in unfettered

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unchained

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verb

past tense of unchain
as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement) activists for animal rights who would like to unchain zoo animals and return them to the wild

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  1. unfettered
  2. freed
  3. released
  4. rescued
Adjective
  • The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • At the Bellagio Fountain Club, the excitement meets luxury as MGM’s top chefs deliver exquisite dinners paired with unfettered trackside views.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of unfettered
Verb
  • Once freed, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Video showed prisoners being freed from Assad’s notorious detention facilities, rebels and civilians were seen ransacking the presidential palace, with footage revealing his luxurious lifestyle and large car collection.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of freed
Verb
  • The brand recently released their Fall/Winter 2024 collection on their website.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of released
Verb
  • 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
  • Vladislav Duda, 28, was rescued from a mountain ravine in subzero temperatures alongside his months-old kitten Peach.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rescued
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