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
Consider unplugging for an hour to fix a small thing, then notice how your mind opens and ideas return.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Whether your group is after a lively party scene or simply wants to unplug, Tulum delivers.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electronics, including pool equipment, and set your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest temperatures to keep food fresh and frozen for as long as possible after a hurricane.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Always unplug electric candle warmers, space heaters, and similar devices when not in use to avoid fire hazards.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Whether your group is after a lively party scene or simply wants to unplug, Tulum delivers.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electronics, including pool equipment, and set your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest temperatures to keep food fresh and frozen for as long as possible after a hurricane.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Always unplug electric candle warmers, space heaters, and similar devices when not in use to avoid fire hazards.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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Video has emerged that appears to counter the Israeli military’s account of an incident in which a soldier opened fire on a car carrying a family and killed their 7-month-old baby Sam Abu Haikal.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Bloomberg reported this week that Paramount is prepared to divest some of its children’s TV network assets to clear any regulatory hurdles in the EU.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The prime minister said a formal environmental impact assessment has not started, even though work has begun to clear land inside a nature reserve.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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