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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unplug
Walther and Evitts climbed — Bartel was content to remain with the truck — and unplugged the air compressor keeping the spider inflated.
—
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
As families look for ways to unplug and reconnect, the appeal is obvious.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
To reduce your electricity bill and protect your belongings from any power surges, be sure to unplug everything possible, from the washing machine to lamps and televisions.
—Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unplug
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
As families look for ways to unplug and reconnect, the appeal is obvious.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
To reduce your electricity bill and protect your belongings from any power surges, be sure to unplug everything possible, from the washing machine to lamps and televisions.
—Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
Verb
-
Minnesota and Montreal had already been playing fast and aggressive hockey against one another to open the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
-
The Ice Cream Shack, which opened in late April from owner Jorge Prado, leans into both scoops and paletas with flavors like cheesecake, Dubai chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, lemon, mango, tres leches and watermelon.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
Shortly after the Iran war began, there were several weak Treasury auctions in which bonds cleared at higher-than-expected yields or drew insufficient buyer demand.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
When the dust cleared, De Lander was the one wearing the title around her waist.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
