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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But years passed without the dramatic reforms needed to reshape and unclog the legal pathways to U.S. citizenship.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
However, azelaic acid is particularly effective at killing acne-causing bacteria, loosening skin to unclog pores, reducing inflammation, and evening skin tone (all without irritating sensitive skin types).
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
To clear up acne, use a cleanser containing salicylic acid, which can help unclog pores.3
Some people find salicylic acid too drying or irritating.
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Doses of sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide restore hydration, while lactic acid helps to unclog pores and control shine.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
However, azelaic acid is particularly effective at killing acne-causing bacteria, loosening skin to unclog pores, reducing inflammation, and evening skin tone (all without irritating sensitive skin types).
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
To clear up acne, use a cleanser containing salicylic acid, which can help unclog pores.3
Some people find salicylic acid too drying or irritating.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Doses of sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide restore hydration, while lactic acid helps to unclog pores and control shine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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 11 Jun. 2025.
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unclog
verb
un·clog
ˌən-ˈkläg 
-ˈklȯg
: to free from a difficulty or obstruction
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