1
as in unties
to disengage the knotted parts of
unbind a rope
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2
as in frees
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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Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Glide mode frees you up to be present with others and enjoy your surroundings.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Unbinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbinds. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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