unanchored

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Recent Examples of unanchored According to the federal Sturdy Act, unanchored dressers should remain upright for at least 10 seconds with a 60-pound weight hanging from an open, top drawer. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024 But scientists wondered if, during their unanchored larval stage, young tubeworms might spread through cavities beneath the seabed formed by the vapor created when lava comes into contact with seawater. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The federal agency and Dania Furniture of Boise, Idaho, in June announced the recall of the Hayden Bookcase after an incident in which an unanchored bookcase fell over, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024 Unsecured lightweight objects will be blown around, large tree limbs may break off, and damage to porches, sheds and unanchored mobile homes is possible, NWS says. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unanchored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanchored
Adjective
  • Embracing undone beauty, great outerwear and proportions.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
  • An elevated messy bun has the same undone look as your on-the-go style, just with more precision and prep.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Brooks argued that while unfettered social media access can be harmful to kids, there's no evidence the law would achieve the state's goal of protecting minors.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Both are at the rear of the home, have large windows that admit abundant natural light and give unfettered views of the beautiful yard.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Physically Or Emotionally Disengaging From The Team Being unavailable or disengaged, whether physically or emotionally, signals a lack of investment in the team.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The constant pressure to perform can lead to burnout, leaving you feeling disengaged or even stuck.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
  • In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023

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“Unanchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanchored. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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