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
These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Officers escorted Castrodelrio to outside the barriers and unplugged his amplification device, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Officers escorted Castrodelrio to outside the barriers and unplugged his amplification device, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Billups was arrested less than nine hours after Portland’s season-opening season-opening loss at home, a game notably attended by the team’s current owner and a financier in the process of buying the franchise.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rozier did not play in the Heat’s season-opening game on Wednesday night versus the Orlando Magic.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, SkyWest Flight 6469 was cleared for takeoff, and landed at Los Angeles International Airport shortly after midnight.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The royal agreed to the interview in order to clear his name and explain his relationship with Epstein.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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