unchoking

verb

present participle of unchoke
as in loosening (up)

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  1. facilitating
  2. smoothing
  3. opening
  4. easing
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  • The organization had been facilitating hostage releases and providing services in Gaza since the start of the conflict.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Crucially, domestic banks are playing a pivotal role in facilitating this capital flow.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of facilitating
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  • This smoothing body treatment includes retinol to fight fine lines and wrinkles, shea butter for moisture, and vitamin C and E to protect against environmental factors that lead to signs of aging.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • The new schedule aligns with the National Women’s Soccer League, smoothing the process for player loans.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of smoothing
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  • The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sharing money with a partner can simplify household bills and savings goals, but opening a joint bank account or joint credit card also means sharing financial responsibility.
    — Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of opening
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  • Her warning came despite the latest consumer price index coming in below expectations, easing fears that the Fed might have to hike rates later this month.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • The pressure persisted throughout the week, easing only briefly on Tuesday after IBM’s preannouncement highlighted where enterprise technology dollars are flowing.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of easing
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“Unchoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchoking. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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