1
as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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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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Recent Examples of unclogging
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
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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
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
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As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shares fell almost 4% before the opening bell.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Three days later, Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded Austin ISD provide information on attendance, absences, security policies and communications between district staff about the walkouts, accusing the district of facilitating the walkouts.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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If there is evidence of a school system facilitating a walkout, the district will be subject to investigation, which could lead to the district being taken over and a new board of managers being named to replace the existing school board, state officials said.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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From July 2024 through February 2025 alone, the city reported clearing 530 encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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