unshackles

Definition of unshacklesnext
present tense third-person singular of unshackle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshackles
Verb
  • Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.
    Big Think, Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to sparing readers a confrontation with the luminous now of the Notification Center, Cash also liberates the Flynns from the always-too-late pop-culture references that constrain many internet novels.
    Gideon Leek, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The nationwide standalone 5G that the carrier announced Wednesday essentially unchains that service from 4G LTE, allowing devices to connect to the network without first requiring a setup via AT&T’s older and slower network.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Delegating financial reporting frees CFOs to focus on enterprise leadership skills that boards expect in CEO candidates.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • From the word, springs the deed.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Unshackles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshackles. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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