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as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Recent Examples of unclog
Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unclog
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The mosque opened to the public on Saturday for a farewell ceremony.
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The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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