1
as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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2
as in facilitating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Poolhouse plans on opening its first venue early next year in London.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The bodices have had to be adjusted for the dancer’s towering figure of 6 feet, 2 inches by opening the back or elongating the shoulders.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Managers want to deliver real feedback on measurable outcomes, as well as receive acknowledgment for facilitating great performance.—
Dr. Lisa Toppin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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