unplugging

present participle of unplug

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unplugging Notably, psychological detachment (truly unplugging) and physical activity during time away were the strongest drivers of improvement. Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 But if your boss doesn’t use their vacation time, or is constantly reaching out during your time off, unplugging can feel impossible. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025 If possible, having a separate area for work, away from living spaces, provides an environmental queue for unplugging. John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Now more than ever, unplugging is the ultimate way to rest. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024 Driving range can be extended by remote starting the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes before unplugging it from the power source. Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime. Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness. Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024 There’s cell service but no Wi-Fi, so enjoy unplugging. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
Verb
  • His historic trial in Fort Pierce federal court gets underway on Monday with jury selection, followed by opening statements on Thursday.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • An avid sports fan, Armani was also behind the uniforms of several soccer teams and crossed his design interest into the hospitality space, opening a line of luxury hotels.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The property transfer and payment afforded the city funding to knock down the five-story relic — which had been unused and deteriorating for decades — but clearing the lot of its large pile of debris remained a financial and logistical hurdle.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Efficiency has a role in clearing crowded court dockets.
    Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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