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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 Postcard Cabins makes the extra effort to encourage you to unplug, providing a wooden lockbox to tuck your phone away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 How to Clean the Back of Your TV Turn off and unplug your TV, and pull it away from the wall. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 Skynet soon becomes self-aware, and American military leaders attempt to unplug it. — Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
  1. open
  2. clear
Verb
  • The fish is barely breathing, though its mouth opens and closes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • SonoLux Montreal finally opened in late 2025, and was designed to be part hotel, part immersive art experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of open
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  • When the skies cleared Sunday, hundreds arrived for the festival’s final day, filling much of the grounds.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After Adam’s Law cleared the California legislature and headed to Newsom’s desk, O’Leary praised the effort.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear

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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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