untie
verb (used with object)
to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
unties
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present tense formof untie (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Under Mr. Cullman’s incisive direction the entire cast unties the emotional knots of the characters with impressive dexterity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
On her deathbed, she finally unties the ribbon.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2022
Binoche, dancing in front of an air vent, unties a long, thick braid and shakes her black hair loose.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 5, 2019
And partnerships with other companies — like Google and Amazon — may prove to be fertile ground for future growth after PayPal unties itself from eBay.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2014
The preceding explanation unties the Gordian knot, and you can stop there if you want.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
