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as in freed
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
sought to disengage myself from the embarrassing situation
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Recent Examples of disengaged
Daniel Corstange, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2016
Perhaps the most disturbing lesson about Americans that can be gleaned from the results of the 2024 elections is that so many citizens of this country are apathetic and disengaged from politics.
—Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Gallup reports that 77% of workers are disengaged, with high levels of stress.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Far from the stereotype of young firebrands bent on imposing Islamic law, the support base for the latter concentrates among old men who are politically disengaged and no more religious than their peers.
—Daniel Corstange, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2016
Perhaps the most disturbing lesson about Americans that can be gleaned from the results of the 2024 elections is that so many citizens of this country are apathetic and disengaged from politics.
—Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
According to a recent study, employees of managers who don't have one-on-one meetings are four times as likely to be disengaged.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Gallup reports that 77% of workers are disengaged, with high levels of stress.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disengaged
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And then, there is what appears to be coming down the pike: the systems that allow for cheap binge shopping come undone.Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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But break-away collars won't help identify your pet after they're come undone and stay stuck on the tree branch, for example.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Instead of glass, small sheets of clear plastic cover the small window openings.Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dorsey’s boyfriend is a Brazilian immigrant with a pending asylum case, and he’s been clear that most migrants should be shielded from Trump’s broader deportation campaign.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Convenience retail, consisting of grocery and unanchored shopping centers, continues to benefit from strong supply-and-demand fundamentals.Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Central banks are focused on ensuring that inflation expectations do not become ‘unanchored’.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Each day in the promotional period brings a different freebie, which can be redeemed with a minimum purchase of $10.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Guests can join the Capella Discovery loyalty program to earn points on eligible purchases, receiving a percentage back (typically 4% to 7%) that can be redeemed for dining, room upgrades, spa treatments, or applied to your final bill upon check-out.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All of these shifts, in turn, have led some observers and regulators to prioritize harm avoidance over unfettered expression.Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Inside the exam hall, a big room with long windows, full of quiet, Gabriel felt unfettered.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Disengaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disengaged. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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