uncluttering

Definition of unclutteringnext
present participle of unclutter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncluttering
Verb
  • The United States had already sanctioned him years earlier under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, accusing him of facilitating narcotics shipments through Venezuela.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Al-Ansari stressed that Qatar has consistently sought to avoid regional conflicts while facilitating dialogue between Iran and the international community.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.
    Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Gen Z is leading the trend, with 63% intentionally unplugging — the highest rate of any generation.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Among the products her hairstylist used to craft the style, the Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Hair Serum stood out as a great protective, smoothing serum that would fit in anyone’s haircare routine.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Anything above 220 is considered fine and works well for smoothing edges and buffing the nail surface to a polished finish.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Whether the spike proves temporary remains uncertain as the war shows few signs of easing.
    Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Iranian retaliatory attacks appear to be declining — ballistic missile strikes have fallen by 90% and drone attacks by 83%, according to US Central Command — potentially easing pressure on Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes in recent days.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Crockett has built a national profile for zinger attacks on Republicans and focused on turning out Black voters in the Dallas and Houston areas.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Remnick was just one of the earliest examples of the Sports section turning out great foreign and national correspondents.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ryan Poles was busy this week freeing up salary-cap space.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Those softer skills may become even more valuable as AI becomes more prevalent, freeing up time to spend on deeper relationships and more clients.
    Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Uncluttering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncluttering. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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