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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Verb
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His original sketches and the finished product—which opens and closes like a vintage sliding travel clock—are remarkably similar.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026 -
The Survivor Café officially opens tomorrow, and reservations are available online.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Its layout facilitates regular use without interfering with communal living areas.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Notably, a 2025 study published in Nature Communications observed that baleen whale migration (including gray whales) facilitates the transportation of essential nutrients — from their placenta, carcasses and even their urea — between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The House is out of Washington on recess with plans to return next week, meaning the government could shutter for a short period even if the Senate clears the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Unclogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogs. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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