unfollow

British

/ ʌnˈfɒləʊ /

verb

(tr) to cease to track a person or a group on a social networking site

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Example Sentences

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“It tends to be more helpful for people to unfollow triggering accounts, unsubscribe from emails, block ads,” she said.

From Slate • May 25, 2025

From there, they will be asked if they want to unfollow the accounts whose posts are shown to them most often.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

In a post Sunday evening, Teacher Li suggested people unfollow his account.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

“Should your friends unfollow your ex,” she asked in an Instagram poll shared Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

I blurt out, “Why did you unfollow my Tumblr?”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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