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
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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The prosecution and defense both waived their right to opening statements in the sentencing phase.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Each front wheel can also independently travel vertically by as much as 260 mm, plus there's a rear shock with 120 mm of travel, facilitating smooth and level travel over rough and uneven terrain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
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For over 55 years, the firm has believed in The Value of Voice®, a planning model that elicits the voice of each stakeholder, facilitating communication and consensus between executive leadership and boards of directors.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Beyond oil Tom Wrobel, director, capital consulting, prime services and clearing at Societe Generale, said oil gains are just one part of a much broader macro bonanza powering CTAs' returns in 2026.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Tidying the bathroom and kitchen, including clearing dishes and refreshing surfaces, ensures a fresh, stress-free start.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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