1
as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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2
as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Recent Examples of unclog
It’s powered by glycolic and lactic acids to smooth texture and unclog pores, and paired with tranexamic acid to help visibly reduce dark spots.
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The industry is working on ways to unclog data centers by extending copper’s reach and bringing slim, long-reaching optical fiber closer to the GPUs themselves.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Check all sink and shower drains and unclog them if necessary.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The department said the man was attempting to unclog the blower.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The industry is working on ways to unclog data centers by extending copper’s reach and bringing slim, long-reaching optical fiber closer to the GPUs themselves.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Check all sink and shower drains and unclog them if necessary.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
The department said the man was attempting to unclog the blower.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Greenlee used her position to steal from the Morgan Hill business’s bank account, writing fraudulent checks and opening two credit cards in her name.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers responded with a 10-0 run to open a 103-91 lead as Doncic went silent, finishing the night with just three points in the final quarter.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our role is to facilitate their dream.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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An official advisory board on worker justice could regularly meet with the mayor’s team, facilitating ongoing partnership and inclusion of worker voice.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police said the highway will be shut down as crews work to clear the scene.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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