unclog

verb

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

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
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The industry is working on ways to unclog data centers by extending copper’s reach and bringing slim, long-reaching optical fiber closer to the GPUs themselves. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025 Check all sink and shower drains and unclog them if necessary. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025 The department said the man was attempting to unclog the blower. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 Make sure to turn off equipment before unclogging any jams. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unclog

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jan. 2026.

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unclog

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

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