UNLOOSENED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unloosened

verb

past tense of unloosen

as in loosened

to set free (from a state of being held in check) a relaxing bath unloosened all the mental and physical tension that had been building throughout the day

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Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
The ruling is the latest in a series of Supreme Court decisions that have loosened campaign finance restrictions, overturning a 2001 precedent that upheld the spending limits.

— Michel Martin, NPR, 1 July 2026

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The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
The Russian military unleashed a massive 11-hour barrage on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday morning that killed at least 30 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

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