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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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Travel and shipping records showed that the co-conspirators would facilitate a shipment to Haiti shortly after purchasing a large number of firearms, then would travel to Haiti around the time the shipment was scheduled to arrive in Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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For those seeking a simple option that offers transparent fees and access from any location, an international transfer facilitated by a secure digital platform may be an ideal solution.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once the fridge is unplugged, remove all food and beverage items from the shelves, bins, and compartments.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For instance, your hedges may need regular trims to clean up and neaten their appearance and keep a consistent straight side.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This spray aims to prevent breakage and ease tension during the braid takedown process by adding softness so hair can easily slide through knots and detangle much faster.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Still, both Raz and Indig wonder if the podium results would have turned out differently if their team was allowed in the country.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, access to the VW Group’s materiel and finances turned out to be exactly what Lamborghini needed to thrive.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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From assembling furniture to unclogging a stubborn drain, everyday issues are bound to pop up.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes the most effective way to unclog your sink to remove any debris yourself with the help of a zip tool.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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