unplug

verb

ˌən-ˈpləg How to pronounce unplug (audio)
Definition of unplugnext
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 How To Clean The Filter Before cleaning, unplug the washing machine. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and said that blood marks found on the porch of her home matched her DNA, while a security camera had been unplugged. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Before her life support was unplugged, though, Chancellor Lee was brought in from another floor of the hospital to see his mother one final time. — Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
  1. open
  2. clear
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  • The mosque opened to the public on Saturday for a farewell ceremony.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of open
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  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of clear

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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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