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
While McPhaul’s mission to curb her screen time has been an individual endeavor, others are increasingly seeking out social spaces to join like-minded people hoping to unplug.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
To receive a full refund, Kidisle is asking customers to destroy the product by unplugging it and cutting the power cord.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Leaders respond with wellness programs, mental health days and reminders to unplug.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Destroy the coffee maker by unplugging it and cutting the power cord.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
To receive a full refund, Kidisle is asking customers to destroy the product by unplugging it and cutting the power cord.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Leaders respond with wellness programs, mental health days and reminders to unplug.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Destroy the coffee maker by unplugging it and cutting the power cord.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Alvarado said the bar made a last-minute decision to open early Thursday to screen the event.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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