tether
noun
a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
untethering
-
a word derived from
tether.
Example Sentences
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By untethering the legal doctrine around company control from its traditional conceptions, the ruling introduced uncertainty precisely where Delaware law had long provided clarity.
From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026
By untethering you from your grill or appliance, the Meater affords you time to relax or prepare other parts of the meal.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2022
The rise in crime and visible homelessness coupled with the pandemic untethering workers from their offices further fueled the narrative of a dying Seattle.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2022
Shortstop Corey Seager and utility man Chris Taylor both declined $18.4-million qualifying offers Wednesday, officially untethering the free agents from the Dodgers but not necessarily ending their tenures with the club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
The memory of Auguste distracts me, untethering my mind and setting it afloat like a post-balloon.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
