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
Before attempting to unclog your dishwasher, disconnect or turn off the power supply to the appliance.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Scroll to discover our favorite blackhead-beating T-zone and nose strips to unclog pores and leave skin feeling fresh.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 July 2025
Here are some hygiene tips: Shower daily and dry your underarms completely
Exfoliate once or twice a week with a soft washcloth, glove, or gentle scrub to help unclog sweat glands and remove buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Scroll to discover our favorite blackhead-beating T-zone and nose strips to unclog pores and leave skin feeling fresh.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 July 2025
Here are some hygiene tips: Shower daily and dry your underarms completely
Exfoliate once or twice a week with a soft washcloth, glove, or gentle scrub to help unclog sweat glands and remove buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moreno said Echevarría’s lawyers failed to provide convincing evidence that Expedia Group facilitated the bookings and that the holding company could not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the center sits the 72-foot-tall installation of 1,632 curved glass panels, which facilitate energy-saving airflow while bathing the terminal in natural light.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Soliman, friends say, insisted on trying to clear his name.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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