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
Before attempting any removal, be sure to unplug the machine for maximum safety.
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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
The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Best Western, though, has no plans to unplug the waffle iron.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
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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
The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Best Western, though, has no plans to unplug the waffle iron.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Comets women cruise The Palomar College women opened the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs Wednesday with a 78-40 victory over Pasadena City College (14-15) in San Marcos.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s advisers are likely to clear their first hurdle Wednesday, when the Senate votes on his war powers, but their Hill briefings this week will determine the number of GOP defections.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors face delays in clearing their cases.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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