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
Walther and Evitts climbed — Bartel was content to remain with the truck — and unplugged the air compressor keeping the spider inflated.
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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
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
People are advised to not leave devices charging unattended or while sleeping and to unplug them once they are fully charged.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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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
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
People are advised to not leave devices charging unattended or while sleeping and to unplug them once they are fully charged.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The Alabama governor has set new election plans after the Supreme Court cleared the state to move forward with its preferred congressional map.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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