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
Joe angrily unplugs the screen and the camera keeps following him.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Panchal says he's seen a lot of solo travelers wanting to take part in these trips to unplug and escape reality.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Panchal says he's seen a lot of solo travelers wanting to take part in these trips to unplug and escape reality.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers will work with Clean Vibes crew members and fellow volunteers to clear the venue and vending areas of all event litter and debris.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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