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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
Use the toothbrush to scrub the aerator to unclog any holes if needed.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Unplug the dishwasher or turn off the breaker before attempting to unclog the drain or call a plumber.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
More often than not, citric acid is combined with other exfoliating acids, like glycolic or lactic acid — both of which also brighten the skin, unclog pores, and minimize hyperpigmentation.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Unplug the dishwasher or turn off the breaker before attempting to unclog the drain or call a plumber.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
More often than not, citric acid is combined with other exfoliating acids, like glycolic or lactic acid — both of which also brighten the skin, unclog pores, and minimize hyperpigmentation.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Mark your calendar On Thursday, Malia scored another exclusive, reporting on LACMA’s announcement that the David Geffen Galleries, the pinnacle of a two-decade campus transformation, will officially open April 19.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hunt was opened to public, DIY hunting in 2020.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Swedish bank was established soon after a war with Russia at the end of the 1650s and facilitated the Great Northern War of shifting coalitions that engulfed the Baltic from 1700-1721.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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What can commissioners do to improve relationships between Mecklenburg County and the municipalities within it to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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This team cleared $65 million a year before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — third-best in baseball, per CNBC.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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What piles up now melts gradually through spring and summer, feeding rivers, farms, and household taps long after the clouds clear.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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