unchokes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unchoke
as in loosens (up)

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  1. facilitates
  2. smooths
  3. eases
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  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has separately threatened Oman with sanctions if Muscat facilitates fees for ships passing through the strait.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Trucking facilitates about two-thirds of cargo movement in and out of the terminal.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • At its center is wild soybean extract fermented for a whopping 120 hours, a process that breaks down the ingredient's components and creates a lightweight, nourishing formula that smooths the look of skin texture and keeps excess sebum in check.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This method smooths the rocks and rounds the edges, giving them a more polished look and feel.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Studies suggest that drug, sometimes combined with other medications, eases symptoms for 98% of patients.
    — Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury yields sank in the bond market, which eases pressure on stocks and other investments.
    — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of eases
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“Unchokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchokes. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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