as in unusable
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as in killed
to cause to stop functioning
deactivate the machine carefully, or you'll risk an electric shock
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deactivated
Adjective
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The first approach provides access to data and services that would otherwise be unusable.—
Garri Galanter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The sheer number of Starlink satellites also increases the risk of collisions in orbit, threatening not only the safety of spaceflight but potentially triggering a cascade of collisions known as the Kessler syndrome, rendering certain orbits unusable.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For most of us, our inbox goals are the same: minimize useless spam, file away messages that don’t require your attention right away, and bring urgent items to the forefront.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His devastating splitter would be useless without first establishing everything else in the strike zone.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The survey was conducted at the end of March, after the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, which resulted in a temporary shut off of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing, critical assistance in Kyiv’s defense against Russia.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many projects that had received small amounts of funding to start construction planning suddenly had that funding shut off.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The White House takes aim at the Biden administration and Democrats’ handling of the pandemic, arguing lockdowns were detrimental, masks were ineffective, and the 6-foot distance rule was arbitrarily made up by Fauci.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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If both avoidance and OTC medicines are ineffective, an allergist may suggest exposure therapy in the form of shots, which help people become less sensitive to their allergy triggers over time.—
Sarah Cottone,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The decision responds to significant concerns from auto dealers, manufacturers and the Maryland Freedom Caucus about the unworkable timeline and potential economic impacts, aiming to provide additional time for compliance.—
Ryan Nawrocki,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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But after decades of wrestling with the issue he’s concluded that spending controls are unworkable, as loopholes invariably open.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The remainder of the lineup was unproductive with men in scoring position.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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It’s left employees increasingly feeling stuck, unmotivated and unproductive.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Macías was believed by Spain to be so weak and ineffectual that future economic benefits for Spain, even after independence, would be axiomatic.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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In Kenya, 77% of people view their government’s efforts in fighting corruption as ineffectual.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Course of trade in the oil industry often leaves the public on the hook for nonproductive well cleanup costs, including capping.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bring The Office Closer To Them As populations grow, the real challenge of coming to the office is long commute times and the resulting nonproductive cycles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Oct. 2024
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“Deactivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deactivated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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