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
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Libby says that the two most important things to keep in mind when treating them are unclogging pores and minimizing ingrown hairs. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025 Because as helpful as garbage disposals can be, they can get clogged fairly easily (here’s how to unclog them) and unpleasant smells can be a regular occurrence. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025 AHAs remove dead skin cells to aid skin cell turnover, which helps unclog pores.12 Glycolic acid, a type of AHA that naturally comes from sugarcane, may help prevent and treat acne. Laura Schober, Health, 2 June 2025 The staff unclogged the sink and reopened the next day, according to a follow-up inspection. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unclog

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 6 Jul. 2025.

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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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