unclogs

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclog
1
as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

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2
as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program

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  1. opens
  2. facilitates
  3. clears
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  • Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Waits also appears in Martin McDonagh’s next movie, Wild Horse Nine, which opens on November 6 and places him opposite John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, and Parker Posey.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of opens
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  • These black holes would then merge over time, as well as consume surrounding gas at an incredible rate that facilitates rapid growth.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • The maritime trading route facilitates transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • Bitstamp, closed in June 2025 for $200 million, brought more than 50 licenses and an institutional venue that now clears more crypto volume than Robinhood's own app, $22 billion against $18 billion last quarter.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This regulatory decision clears a major technical barrier for the project.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
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