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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The site is where fans hash out the best rap album ever and plumbers weigh in on how to unclog a drain.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Designed for daytime and nighttime use, the formulation also has lactic acid—the exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid increases the cream’s absorption, bolsters the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and unclogs the pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Designed for daytime and nighttime use, the formulation also has lactic acid—the exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid increases the cream’s absorption, bolsters the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and unclogs the pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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If the count tallies, the ballots are then opened and counted.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Paper products must remain dry to facilitate recycling. 6.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Instead, ground the conversation in facts and facilitate a return to the original topic.—
Stephen Miles,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Wolfe referenced another bill, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in April, and is now set to go before the Senate.—
Monica Pitrelli,Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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