as in revulsion
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disengagement
Schools must be proactive in building trust so that concerns about ICE do not translate into absenteeism or disengagement.
—
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Cellphone use can distract students and lead to disengagement from school, impaired learning and poorer mental health.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, that frustration hasn’t led to disengagement for Koenig.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Advice on handling these situations often centers on disengagement, particularly when dealing with strangers.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The lack of a clear frontrunner reflects broader candidate disengagement and voter apathy rather than healthy political competition, with only four of eight Democratic candidates even appearing at a major housing panel just weeks before the primary.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Autonomy without boundaries creates chaos, but boundaries without autonomy create disengagement.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Other analyses highlight the chronic absenteeism of over 30% in major urban districts, a trend linked with lower achievement and broader disengagement over time.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Cellphone use can distract students and lead to disengagement from school, impaired learning and poorer mental health.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, that frustration hasn’t led to disengagement for Koenig.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Advice on handling these situations often centers on disengagement, particularly when dealing with strangers.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The lack of a clear frontrunner reflects broader candidate disengagement and voter apathy rather than healthy political competition, with only four of eight Democratic candidates even appearing at a major housing panel just weeks before the primary.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Autonomy without boundaries creates chaos, but boundaries without autonomy create disengagement.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Other analyses highlight the chronic absenteeism of over 30% in major urban districts, a trend linked with lower achievement and broader disengagement over time.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disengagement
Noun
-
Watching Jackie read her profoundly scary tale, my reaction moved from curiosity to revulsion to fear… not of her, but of Michael.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
-
His popularity’s decline was shaped partly by race, partly by our deep but uneven revulsion toward scandal involving children, and partly by a media ecosystem that devours spectacle.—
Steven Gray,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The veterans didn't recoil from Normandy.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
-
Small unmanned ground vehicles often struggle with heavy weapon integration because missile recoil can damage suspension systems, electronics, or vehicle frames.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
The withdrawal of 5,000 troops might drop numbers below that limit.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
-
Under the settlement, the sheriff agreed to boost medical and dental staffing and training and expand treatment for people experiencing substance-use withdrawal.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disengagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disengagement. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
