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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
Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
During the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022, engineers discovered more than 100 locations on the Orion heat shield that had cracked and broken off during reentry.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Orion capsule and NASA's Space Launch System rocket had never flown with people aboard, and had made just one unmanned test flight.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
About two weeks later, the US military used a laser system to shoot down an unmanned aircraft operated by US Customs and Border Protection about 50 miles south of El Paso.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Dark fridges stood behind an unmanned bar.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
During the unmanned Artemis I mission in 2022, engineers discovered more than 100 locations on the Orion heat shield that had cracked and broken off during reentry.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Orion capsule and NASA's Space Launch System rocket had never flown with people aboard, and had made just one unmanned test flight.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
About two weeks later, the US military used a laser system to shoot down an unmanned aircraft operated by US Customs and Border Protection about 50 miles south of El Paso.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanned
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Viewers are also introduced to Marjorie (Blair Beeken), the activities lead at Oak Canyon Ranch, as well as Rockin’ Grandma’s sole remote worker, web designer Claire (Rachel Kaly), who appears to be terrified by the sun and wholly unnerved by other human beings.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since debuting in late January, Moltbook has alternately captivated and unnerved industry watchers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ned’s father, Bob Hunt, visited the hospital that night to check on English and heard the news he was paralyzed from the neck down.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jones was admitted into the ICU after a rare disease diagnosis left her temporarily paralyzed.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Still, there’s no reason to be discouraged.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Today, beef inflation rapidly outpaces regular food inflation due, in part, to severe drought conditions starting in 2022 that raised feed prices and discouraged farmers from breeding cattle.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hair trends may come and go, but an undone bombshell updo is timeless.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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The relaxed, slipper-like silhouette from Miu Miu reflects a broader shift toward more undone, wearable footwear this season.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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When to see a doctor Ashamalla stressed that people shouldn’t be frightened by every ache or pain.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The marsupial escaped from Sunshine Farm in Necedah, a village about 90 miles away from Madison, on March 25, after being frightened by barking dogs, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kowalsky Shapiro was a strong advocate for her daughter’s running and was frustrated by the lack of coaching and competitive opportunities for girls and women.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt’s vocal online fandom has been frustrated with what some viewers see as a shift from season one to season two, with less screen time for women of color and more attention on Robby, whose behavior this season undercuts the warm, supportive mentor of season one.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Households would receive a maximum credit of $5,000 per year until all funds are exhausted.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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If there is a post-Games deficit the city is responsible for the first $270 million after the $270 million LA28 contingency fund is exhausted.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Three Grammy wins, a Men’s Health cover and 275 pounds later, the blood draw that scared him most turned out to be the decision that saved his life.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The coyote grabbed the boy and took him to the ground before a nearby adult rushed over and scared the animal away.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Unmanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanned. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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