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unmoored

ADVERB
adrift
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
anchored on course tied down


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Whether it be other equity indexes or even credit spreads — another barometer of investors’ risk appetite — America’s favorite index is becoming increasingly unmoored from these longstanding historical relationships, Garrett said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

I may have felt unmoored among the Geffen’s myriad corners and paths, but never when I was standing in front of Shih’s piece.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

We want to flip that around and sell the call, essentially acting like a dealer who is satisfying demand from aggressive, unmoored investors who think Intel will keep rising.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

To be unmoored by the shadows of our past is a gift no fame or fortune can afford.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026

This is what keeps Vincent going when he is unmoored.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman


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