untether
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of untether
Example Sentences
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Panettiere’s grounded presence helps untether the film from its somewhat corny conceit, giving it authentic complexity.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Whether that vision can truly untether itself from the restaurant’s complicated history, however, remains to be seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Fortunately, Kalil had assistants with her and they managed to untether the reptile from her neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
We relate faces to our identities, so when we’re masked, the anonymity we’re granted may allow us to untether ourselves from any ethical or social contracts we’d otherwise be beholden to.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2020
It was only to untether the camel and take to the road, or, as Harry jocosely termed it, "unmoor the desert ship and begin their voyage."
From The Boy Slaves by Mayne Reid
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