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
Disneyland has been forced to open a backstage bypass whenever big crowds depart the Anaheim theme park to unclog a Downtown Disney human traffic jam caused by construction of the new Porto’s Bakery.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help unclog pores and reduce excess oil, balanced with 1% hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help unclog pores and reduce excess oil, balanced with 1% hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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So please open your eyes and look at what’s happened in Iran.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since the 1940s, Denver leaders have built and maintained roads to facilitate car-first mobility, according to the Denver Moves Everyone 2050 plan that city officials commissioned and adopted as a blueprint for change.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Its leaders have held parallel discussions with Iranian officials, while facilitating indirect communication between Washington and Tehran.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Injury report Plowden was cleared to play despite dealing with right foot soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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