as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
an unclogged pipe works much more efficiently
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in facilitated
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 unclogged
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Does that mean that the system is going to become unclogged.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 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
Adjective
Keeping your drains unclogged and free-flowing is an excellent way to prevent smells from developing in your plumbing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Does that mean that the system is going to become unclogged.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclogged
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then, in July 2024, after sharing her family's story on TikTok, an unexpected message opened the door to a new way of keeping their mother close.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Meetings, calls and customer interactions are not merely logistical functions to support, but sources for context and operational data that can feed automation, analytics and agentic workflows (also facilitated by Cisco, naturally) across the enterprise.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Last year, the foundation facilitated the donation of dozens of Flock cameras, most of which ended up in affluent neighborhoods on the city’s Westside and in the San Fernando Valley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The incentive is clear for Mexico, as the group winner will play the next two knockout rounds at Azteca Stadium, where El Tri has never lost a World Cup match.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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What’s clear is that each of my friends is watching a different movie about AI inside their head, telling themselves a different story and living in a different reality.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
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Each open practice will offer autograph sessions for children, games, concession stands, photo opportunities, and more.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Based on [the idea] that there is no navigable water in Colorado.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Accessibility This isn’t a resort that’s easily navigable for those with mobility challenges.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Unclogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogged. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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