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
  • Slow disintegration also appears in a triptych of videos by Ismail Ghanbari (facilitated by Tala Madani but not credited as a collaboration).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury's statement noted that violations can carry civil or criminal penalties, and that foreign financial institutions facilitating transactions for those sanctioned under one of the relevant executive orders could face secondary sanctions.
    — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitate
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  • That turned out to be Chicago's only hit in the contest, and followed a walk to Miguel Vargas that put two runners on.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This offbeat con-man comedy pairs the director with Nicolas Cage, an actor who turns out to be an unexpectedly good fit for him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn out
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  • Slow hobbies like knitting, needlepoint, and gardening have become more popular as younger generations seek to unplug.
    — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Returning home allowed Mike to get up and walk without waiting hours for an overworked nurse to unplug a bunch of monitors, and to enjoy real food.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 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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  • All of these things were simulated repeatedly to ease recovery operations.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If your toddler would rather try the toilet first, use a potty training seat to add security and ease anxiety about falling into the toilet.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 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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  • 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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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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