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
Adjective
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That opened access to low-interest loans for homeowners, businesses and nonprofits but not grants for personal expenses like temporary housing.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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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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And Jones has facilitated a community of people who trust his taste.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 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
Adjective
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With more than 10,000 years of history behind it, Fort Snelling remains open, serving as a testament to interconnectedness and the nation's history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Parents can prepare their children by being open and talking about feelings and emotions as situations arise.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Collins is facing off against former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's runoff, after no Republican candidate cleared 50% of the vote in last month's primary.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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China wouldn’t have cleared that bar then, during Mao’s rule that claimed many millions of lives through famine and revolutionary upheaval.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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And [then] get into the problem of things that aren’t obviously navigable, that might be, but study the issue for all the waters that might be recreationally used in Colorado.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Sunfish provides a fertility intelligence platform that predicts, supports, and helps finance individual IVF journeys, using personalized data at scale to turn one of the most overwhelming and expensive medical experiences a woman can face into something navigable.—
Allison Stern,
Fortune,
3 June 2026
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“Unclogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogged. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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