unclutter

verb

Definition of unclutternext
1
as in to police (up)

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2
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
  1. neaten
  2. facilitate
  3. turn out
  4. unplug
  5. houseclean
  6. ease
  7. unstop
  8. unclog
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
  • An admissions assistant should provide accurate guidance and facilitate the applicant journey.
    — Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Commerce facilitated Jewish integration into white, Protestant society.
    — Ashley Walters, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitate
Verb
  • Rocky’s job of the day turned out to be shoveling the steps and sidewalks of the church, which was on a corner lot and had about a block’s length of sidewalk.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Cavan’s brother Quinn also plays professionally for the same club, the pair regularly turning out together for the U this season.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of turn out
Verb
  • To fix this issue, unplug the dryer and remove the front and top panels, using a putty knife to release the clips if necessary.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The behaviors run the full range, from tiny tweaks like stashing the phone across the room, killing pointless notifications and blocking off screen-free stretches, all the way to full-day commitments to unplug.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of unplug
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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
Definition of houseclean
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  • Another catalyst could come in December, when CHIPS Act funding restrictions ease, allowing Micron to deploy its growing cash pile toward a significant buyback .
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro has called for easing environmental rules and allowing farming or mining on Indigenous lands, raising concern that forest loss could increase even if current restrictions remain technically intact.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 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
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  • That clears dead skin buildup and helps unclog hair follicles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Other prevention tips include emptying kiddie pools after use, keeping drains and gutters unclogged and utilizing well-fitting screens for doors and windows.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of unclog

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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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