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
Instead of just 30 minutes running on battery, his new one can be unplugged for up to 8 hours.
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Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Video of that incident shows a man walking onto the front porch of a home along Spring Street around 2:30 a.m., unplugging the tree and walking off with it.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
The brand’s 12-bedroom boutique residence in Port Ellen is somewhere to eat, drink, and unplug, with kaleidoscopic textiles, richly detailed furnishings, and design that’s pushing the limits of luxury on the island.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2025
From light-up hoops to electric bikes and Lego sets, these fun presents make unplugging fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Video of that incident shows a man walking onto the front porch of a home along Spring Street around 2:30 a.m., unplugging the tree and walking off with it.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
The brand’s 12-bedroom boutique residence in Port Ellen is somewhere to eat, drink, and unplug, with kaleidoscopic textiles, richly detailed furnishings, and design that’s pushing the limits of luxury on the island.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2025
From light-up hoops to electric bikes and Lego sets, these fun presents make unplugging fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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The same reviewer propped it underneath a doorknob to prevent someone from opening the handle from the outside.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The store, clad in marble and moodily lit, opens today.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fire department said its crews cleared the scene a short time later.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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