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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.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 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
Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclutter
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Furthermore, there must also be departures from midfield or further up the pitch to facilitate him, both in terms of squad planning and making the numbers work in terms of FFP.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who helped facilitate the Tigray peace talks, is leading 73 observers from the African Union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The important thing is to be able to completely unplug, leaving worries at home.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.—
Susan Orlean,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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But to ease you in, here is a reminder of some of the Premier League players who could be searching for a move this summer.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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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
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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
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However, several sightings of what were believed to be great whites attacking seals actually turned out to be the elusive dusky shark, John Chisholm, adjunct scientist at the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Such seeds turn out to be a limiting factor, with plenty of favorable environments never producing or supporting tropical cyclones.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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Spending on things like housecleaning services or grocery delivery left people feeling more satisfied than spending on things like new clothes and wine.—
Ashley Whillans and Michael Norton,
WSJ,
10 Sep. 2017
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If a company tells you it is bonded, know that doesn’t mean much: The bonds housecleaning services buy protect the company, not you.—
Kevin Brasler,
The Seattle Times,
28 Apr. 2017
Cite this Entry
“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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