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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
Libby says that the two most important things to keep in mind when treating them are unclogging pores and minimizing ingrown hairs.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Because as helpful as garbage disposals can be, they can get clogged fairly easily (here’s how to unclog them) and unpleasant smells can be a regular occurrence.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
AHAs remove dead skin cells to aid skin cell turnover, which helps unclog pores.12 Glycolic acid, a type of AHA that naturally comes from sugarcane, may help prevent and treat acne.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 June 2025
The staff unclogged the sink and reopened the next day, according to a follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Because as helpful as garbage disposals can be, they can get clogged fairly easily (here’s how to unclog them) and unpleasant smells can be a regular occurrence.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
AHAs remove dead skin cells to aid skin cell turnover, which helps unclog pores.12 Glycolic acid, a type of AHA that naturally comes from sugarcane, may help prevent and treat acne.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 June 2025
The staff unclogged the sink and reopened the next day, according to a follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclog
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San Diego State will open the 2025 season with its eighth starting quarterback in the past eight years.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The 930 square-foot granite game board officially opened to much fanfare in July 2002 after several years of planning.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Deep breathing also facilitates a more meditative state for your brain, allowing your body to feel more alive and present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza, but aid workers say much more is needed.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Certain advancements in technology mean aspects of this are theoretically possible, even though the bar is so high to clear in practice.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The snow had stopped by 4:05 p.m., over an hour after the incident, and the weather began to clear, with cloudless skies at around 5:25 p.m., the NTSB's findings stated.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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