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
Appreciating the peace and joy of a beautiful garden is a great way to unplug and recharge.
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Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
With small hidden bays, rocks overhanging the sea, crystal-clear, sky-blue water, and rugged green terrain, the relatively untouched island is the perfect place to unplug and touch grass.
—Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Before attempting any removal, be sure to unplug the machine for maximum safety.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Marin is a free-spirited place, a place of natural beauty, a place to unplug and drop out.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
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Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
With small hidden bays, rocks overhanging the sea, crystal-clear, sky-blue water, and rugged green terrain, the relatively untouched island is the perfect place to unplug and touch grass.
—Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Before attempting any removal, be sure to unplug the machine for maximum safety.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Marin is a free-spirited place, a place of natural beauty, a place to unplug and drop out.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
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His point was that the abundant regeneration that Hanson shows off represents scorch, where heat opened the cones to release the multitude of seeds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat opened Thursday’s game with a lineup of Davion Mitchell, Jakucionis, Larsson, Adebayo and Kel’el Ware.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Draymond Green returned to the starting lineup after missing the past two games with lower back soreness, while Porzingis and Melton were also cleared to play the second leg of the back-to-back.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The other two sailors have been cleared to return to duty.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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