as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Recent Examples of unplug
These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Officers escorted Castrodelrio to outside the barriers and unplugged his amplification device, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Officers escorted Castrodelrio to outside the barriers and unplugged his amplification device, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Add in the flourishes provided by Poku and Kofane, in particular — the former’s opening goal last weekend was a masterpiece — and the picture is of a brittle but talented group, clearly in a development stage, but with obvious potential in key areas.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, Fox Weather had reported that United Airlines would abandon its request for passengers to open window shades upon landing after quietly beginning to encourage it in 2020.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI completed its conversion into a for-profit company on Tuesday, clearing a major obstacle for a potential initial public offering.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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