Meaning & use

unsubscribe

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To cancel a subscription to a service, mailing list, or publication.

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Click the link at the bottom of the email to unsubscribe from the newsletter.

She unsubscribed from several streaming services to cut costs.

A note on using this word

Almost always used in digital contexts, such as email lists or online subscriptions.

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