as in unnerved
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as in paralyzed
to deprive of courage or confidence
the near crash of the airliner was a completely unmanning experience for the passengers
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
players who wouldn't let themselves be unmanned by the loss of a single game
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Recent Examples of unmanned
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
From sidling up to underwater volcanoes to exploring hydrothermal vent fields, these underwater robots are the 21st century’s deep-sea filmmakers, conducting unmanned missions to film and collect critical marine data.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
On March 6, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the skies when a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a unmanned test flight not long after liftoff in Boca Chica, Texas.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, integrated sensors will allow these decoys to function as unmanned ground sensors, further enhancing their strategic value.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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MassDOT’s Aeronautics Division announced the successful completion of tests for the use of drones for medical deliveries Monday — advancing another potential use of the unmanned aircrafts in Massachusetts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
From sidling up to underwater volcanoes to exploring hydrothermal vent fields, these underwater robots are the 21st century’s deep-sea filmmakers, conducting unmanned missions to film and collect critical marine data.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
On March 6, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the skies when a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a unmanned test flight not long after liftoff in Boca Chica, Texas.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, integrated sensors will allow these decoys to function as unmanned ground sensors, further enhancing their strategic value.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanned
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When McCarthy was ousted in October 2023, the House was paralyzed for three weeks before Republicans coalesced around Johnson.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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This 35-year old man, paralyzed by polio, was condemned for the rest of his life to be a prisoner of the machine compressing and releasing his lungs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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For my coverage on the said-to-be discouraged or prohibited uses of generative AI, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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His pardoning of Nixon discouraged voter's confidence in him.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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Bollards on sidewalks as well as streets could have frustrated the New Orleans attack.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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They were frustrated about high levels of undocumented immigration.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing undone beauty, great outerwear and proportions.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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An elevated messy bun has the same undone look as your on-the-go style, just with more precision and prep.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Factors like dehydration, sugar crashes, caffeine withdrawal and tolerance, and sleep cycle disruption can actually leave you more exhausted after an energy drink.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The movie sees the revival of arch-villain Feathers McGraw, who terrified kids in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Teachers are nervous about a new online portal where students or parents can file complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion lessons in class with the U.S. Department of Education.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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People get nervous, especially when a show is so popular.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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The day after Luigi Mangione was indicted for murder, 200 top American CEOs came together, under heavily armed protection, in a bold statement of defiance of the populist fringes, not frightened away or intimidated for standing up for leadership and American character.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Ever since, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been too intimidated to try regulating this serious harm.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Unmanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanned. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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