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
Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unclog
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unclog
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But a goal from Kaan Ayhan, scored with the last kick of the game, handed the US its first defeat after two dominant victories to open the tournament.
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Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
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This is still a relatively new agency, but these states have come to rely on it and there's no other group that can really facilitate this level of information sharing.
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The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements, while facilitating a seamless Board transition prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year in September.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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