unclog

verb

un·​clog ˌən-ˈkläg How to pronounce unclog (audio)
unclogged; unclogging; unclogs

transitive verb

: to free from a difficulty or obstruction

Examples of unclog in a Sentence

He had a procedure done to unclog his arteries. finding ways to unclog busy roads
Recent Examples on the Web But there are ways to prevent slime buildup, and ways to unclog a pipe without an AC tech coming over. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024 Make sure blades have come to a complete stop before crossing over gravel or touching any part of the mower, including attempting to unclog the discharge chute or removing the grass catcher. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024 Simply dab it into your skin after cleansing, and the gentle BHA acids will work to unclog as well as shrink the appearance of pores, remove flakes, and even out your skin tone. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024 On a practical level, this makes sense; debris, oil, and bacteria can pile up on the skin and exfoliating can help unclog congested pores. Kari Molvar, Vogue, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unclog 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclog was circa 1616

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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclog. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unclog

verb
un·​clog ˌən-ˈkläg How to pronounce unclog (audio)
-ˈklȯg
: to free from a difficulty or obstruction

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