unclogged; unclogging; unclogs
: 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 formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help unclog pores and reduce excess oil, balanced with 1% hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
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Use the toothbrush to scrub the aerator to unclog any holes if needed.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Use the toothbrush to scrub the aerator to unclog any holes if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unclog
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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unclog
verb
un·clog
ˌən-ˈkläg 
-ˈklȯg
: to free from a difficulty or obstruction
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