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
Along with those barrier-supporting ceramides, it’s formulated with salicylic acid to unclog pores, improve natural cell turnover, and minimize the appearance of keratosis pilaris.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
Before attempting to unclog your dishwasher, disconnect or turn off the power supply to the appliance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
Before attempting to unclog your dishwasher, disconnect or turn off the power supply to the appliance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclog
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Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now that Dave's has opened in Louisville, the bold choices don't appear to be slowing.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Academy staff had office space upstairs, again near the first team, facilitating conversations with the manager and executives.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The North Carolina project will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) officially awarded to Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC and approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Primeau can’t go down to the Marlies without clearing waivers, and Hildeby can, which means it’ll very likely be Primeau getting the start when Toronto has its first back-to-back early next week.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This action starts the process of clearing toxic species, which restores the blood vessels’ natural role as an effective waste-clearing pathway.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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