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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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
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleanse Your Face Twice a Day To unclog and prevent clogged pores, clean your face twice daily using warm water and a gentle, non-clogging cleanser.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
How to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair
The easiest way to unclog a drain full of hair is by using an auger or a drain snake.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleanse Your Face Twice a Day To unclog and prevent clogged pores, clean your face twice daily using warm water and a gentle, non-clogging cleanser.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
How to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair
The easiest way to unclog a drain full of hair is by using an auger or a drain snake.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The import taxes prompted manufacturers to open new factories in countries like Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Regular stretching can help ease muscle and joint soreness and tension and facilitate tissue repair.8 Reduces stiffness and increases range of motion: Morning stiffness can lead to a reduced range of motion (how far a joint moves in various directions).—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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In effect, the protocol seems to merely facilitate ICE arrests in a manner that is quiet and least disruptive to us.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Logging out of apps, clearing browsing histories, and disabling biometric access are also recommended precautions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The company implemented diversity goals, cleared years of freelancer debt, and committed to becoming carbon-neutral within five years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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