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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, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Video showed prisoners being freed from Assad’s notorious detention facilities, rebels and civilians were seen ransacking the presidential palace, with footage revealing his luxurious lifestyle and large car collection.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Existing franchises that have successfully executed complex roster-building strategies hate seeing their hard work undone, helpless as key role players depart.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Forgive Yourself: If things don’t go as planned—like a task left undone or a holiday mishap—remind yourself that perfection isn’t the goal.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 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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The pair visited Capitol Hill last week to start their sales job for a project that, to be clear, only has teeth if Trump gets behind it.Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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With a priceless historic apartment in her family’s possession that was finally vacant after decades, the decision was clear.Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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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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
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These tokens can be redeemed for healthcare services, lowering out-of-pocket costs for patients.Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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PayPal payments must be redeemed within 30 days, while checks must be cashed within 90 days.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was rescued from a 400-meter-deep ravine in Romania's northern Maramures region, with temperatures plunging to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vladislav Duda, 28, was rescued from a mountain ravine in subzero temperatures alongside his months-old kitten Peach.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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At the Bellagio Fountain Club, the excitement meets luxury as MGM’s top chefs deliver exquisite dinners paired with unfettered trackside views.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The songs recorded for what became Big Star’s mythical third LP run the whole gamut from absolute heartbreak to unfettered joy.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Disengaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disengaged. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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