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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
Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclogging
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Lionel Messi was inches from opening the scoring in Kansas City with just about five minutes gone.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Intergovernmental organizations have an important role to play in facilitating dialogue, supporting alignment between regulatory approaches and encouraging shared standards that protect both innovation and institutional integrity.—
Ekramy El Zaghat,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The major difference is that Clark is facilitating the offense and really does take some shots that look like good ideas and just don't work out.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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After Shaw’s 11-pitch walk from rookie All-Star pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (4-2) to load the bases in the third, Michael Busch blasted a bases-clearing double.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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In one clearing a snake writhed in gray mud.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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