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
Then disconnect the battery brackets, unplug the display connector, and unscrew the four screws that hold the glass to the housing.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
People are looking to unplug in a whole new way.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
With Uranus in Gemini ruling this full moon, this could also be a wake-up call to unplug, rest your nervous system, and connect with someone who truly sees and heals you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
People are looking to unplug in a whole new way.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
With Uranus in Gemini ruling this full moon, this could also be a wake-up call to unplug, rest your nervous system, and connect with someone who truly sees and heals you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Soliman, friends say, insisted on trying to clear his name.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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