as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Recent Examples of unplug
Halo Top is inviting ice cream enthusiasts to unplug and eat ice cream without any distractions this summer.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Interiors are all slightly different, but lean into classic Maine style with pine paneling, cheerful fabrics, and thoughtful modern touches like air conditioning and daily housekeeping; none feature televisions or telephones, encouraging guests to unplug for the summer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2026
Tucked along the Monobe River, consider this your invitation to unplug and rest, whether in the plush, queen-sized bed or on the waterfront porch.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Some models allow the coils to be unplugged easily, but some may require special instructions for removing coils safely.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Interiors are all slightly different, but lean into classic Maine style with pine paneling, cheerful fabrics, and thoughtful modern touches like air conditioning and daily housekeeping; none feature televisions or telephones, encouraging guests to unplug for the summer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2026
Tucked along the Monobe River, consider this your invitation to unplug and rest, whether in the plush, queen-sized bed or on the waterfront porch.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Some models allow the coils to be unplugged easily, but some may require special instructions for removing coils safely.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The Alabama governor has set new election plans after the Supreme Court cleared the state to move forward with its preferred congressional map.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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