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
Be sure to unplug and remove window units before leaving for vacation.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Late in the first half of a second-division game between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin, referee Felix Bickel was attempting to use VAR to decide on a penalty appeal when masked fans climbed out of the stands and one unplugged the pitchside monitor (see above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Appreciating the peace and joy of a beautiful garden is a great way to unplug and recharge.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Late in the first half of a second-division game between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin, referee Felix Bickel was attempting to use VAR to decide on a penalty appeal when masked fans climbed out of the stands and one unplugged the pitchside monitor (see above).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Appreciating the peace and joy of a beautiful garden is a great way to unplug and recharge.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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So please open your eyes and look at what’s happened in Iran.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Injury report Plowden was cleared to play despite dealing with right foot soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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