Synonyms of unclogging

unclogging

verb

present participle of unclog

1

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opening
• clearing
• unstopping
• freeing
• unplugging
• smoothing
• facilitating
• easing
• loosening (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocking
• closing
• stopping
• clogging (up)
• obstructing
• impeding
• plugging (up)
• hindering
• hampering
• interfering (with)
• damming (up)
• constricting
• encumbering
• blockading
• trammeling
• barricading

2

as in facilitating

to free from obstruction or difficulty

unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitating
• improving
• accelerating
• promoting
• simplifying
• easing
• smoothing
• loosening (up)
• assisting
• expediting
• speeding
• greasing
• aiding
• helping
• forwarding
• paving the way (for)
• hastening
• furthering
• rushing
• hurrying
• advancing
• streamlining
• quickening
• abetting
• straightening (out)
• untangling
• disentangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• impeding
• hindering
• retarding
• worsening
• aggravating
• perplexing
• sophisticating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unclogging

Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026

Against Palace last week, his 75th-minute introduction for Sesko helped speed up United’s movement down the right-hand side, unclogging a stodgy attack. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026

Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026