Synonyms of unplugged

unplugged

verb

past tense of unplug

as in opened

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opened
• cleared
• freed
• unclogged
• unstopped
• smoothed
• facilitated
• loosened (up)
• eased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stopped
• closed
• blocked
• plugged (up)
• clogged (up)
• interfered (with)
• hampered
• obstructed
• dammed (up)
• hindered
• impeded
• encumbered
• constricted
• barricaded
• trammeled
• blockaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unplugged

The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and said that blood marks found on the porch of her home matched her DNA, while a security camera had been unplugged. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Before her life support was unplugged, though, Chancellor Lee was brought in from another floor of the hospital to see his mother one final time. — Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012. — Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026

Other chargers, like power tool batteries and battery chargers, should be unplugged. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026

Hair dryers and hot hair tools should be unplugged after use to prevent fire risks, electric shocks, and energy waste. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

Anything hot to the touch should be unplugged at once. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026

Some models allow the coils to be unplugged easily, but some may require special instructions for removing coils safely. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026