UNCLUTTER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

unclutter

verb

Definition of unclutter

as in to police (up)

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as in to facilitate

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Recent Examples of unclutter That New Year's vibes will give us the urge to unclutter our lives, both physically and emotionally. — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022 This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day. — Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for unclutter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclutter

Verb

Deadheading can not only neaten your garden, but also encourage a new round of blooms.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.

— Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025

Definition of neaten

Verb

By creating exciting events for consumers to attend, alongside visually pleasing activations creators of all sizes are keen to share, the two are facilitating this output.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
This means incorporating robust frameworks that prevent threats such as cyberattacks while facilitating rapid recovery and graceful degradation during system-wide failures.

— Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitate

Verb

Mason McTavish was the biggest exit, John Carlson turned out to be a rental and Jacob Trouba switched California rebuilds.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Trump’s approval ratings, however, are at an all-time low, and the party is worried about MAGA voters not turning out in large numbers.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn out

Verb

Rather than centering on vacationers attempting to unplug from reality, the narrative reportedly turns on two rival film crews arriving with competing festival entries.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
While the sun sets earlier and earlier, there’s no better excuse to unplug, curl up and turn the page.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unplug

Verb

What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
But just as being the son of a former governor most likely eased his entry into politics, Sununu is now benefiting from the popularity of his younger brother, Chris, whose eight years as governor ended last year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of ease

Verb

But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer.

— MONICA DAVEY and JULIE BOSMAN, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016

Definition of unstop

Verb

Diluted peppermint oil can also help unclog pores and clear up breakouts.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unclog

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