unsubscribe

verb

un·​sub·​scribe ˌən-səb-ˈskrīb How to pronounce unsubscribe (audio)
unsubscribed; unsubscribing

intransitive verb

: to stop subscribing to an email mailing list : to choose to no longer receive email communications (such as newsletters or advertisements) from a company or organization
When you first subscribe, you will receive information on how to unsubscribeStuart J. Goldman

Examples of unsubscribe in a Sentence

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Make the act of unsubscribing from an email as easy as possible, no jumping through hoops required. Davey Winder, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 In response, some have embraced digital detoxes, unsubscribing from emails, cutting back on social media use, and simplifying their digital lives to create more mental space. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024 If Google can’t confidently unsubscribe you from a specific message because of improper formatting or a bad reputation score, the link won’t appear. Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 Recently, Amazon updated the process for unsubscribing as a Prime member. Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsubscribe 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsubscribe was in 1981

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“Unsubscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubscribe. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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