as in to liberate
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
sought to disengage myself from the embarrassing situation
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Recent Examples of disengage
State police disengaged pursuit but was able to get the vehicle’s registration information.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Unhappy employees are more likely to miss work or quit, or to stay in their role but disengage from the workplace.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Most Black women – 67% – have disengaged from the news entirely just to protect their peace—a striking act of self-preservation in a country that expects Black women to keep pushing without pause.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
This understanding identifies key influence moments and potential friction points where prospects might disengage.
—Maria Youth, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Unhappy employees are more likely to miss work or quit, or to stay in their role but disengage from the workplace.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Most Black women – 67% – have disengaged from the news entirely just to protect their peace—a striking act of self-preservation in a country that expects Black women to keep pushing without pause.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
This understanding identifies key influence moments and potential friction points where prospects might disengage.
—Maria Youth, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disengage
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Determined to liberate Panem, Katniss and her fellow rebels embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of the Capitol to save the nation from President Snow’s tyranny once and for all.—
Kelly Martinez Published,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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Technology leaders must liberate their technology roadmap to serve the business first and technology vendors last.—
Rob LaMear,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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She was extricated from under the car and taken to a hospital in Detroit, where the sheriff said she was pronounced dead July 6. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to have been a factor in the crash, which authorities said was accidental.—
Mike Stunson
July 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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But even if Iran’s leaders are willing to give up many of their demands to extricate themselves from war with the United States, Trump’s heavy use of threats will fail to bring them back to the negotiating table.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 June 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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This promo from Caesars Sportsbook is easy to redeem.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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And once a company goes public, users can redeem their tokens for the market equivalent in a stablecoin.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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It’s always been hard to disentangle The Bear’s medium from its message.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Set in Venice, the film follows a black cat named Nero who befriends a street musician and struggles to disentangle himself from the feline mob.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The award-winning costume designer will release The Fashion of Clueless (Simon & Schuster) in Oct. 7, now available for preorder on Amazon, Bookshop and other retailers.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Cops released photos of the gunman following the incident.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Disengage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disengage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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