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
The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For added safety, always release any remaining air from the tank after switching off and unplugging the compressor.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Don’t forget to reduce fire hazards by unplugging your washer and dryer, microwave, and even your oven.
10 Appliances to Unplug Before Vacation
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—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For added safety, always release any remaining air from the tank after switching off and unplugging the compressor.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Don’t forget to reduce fire hazards by unplugging your washer and dryer, microwave, and even your oven.
10 Appliances to Unplug Before Vacation
4.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Listen to this article In the heart of East Village, about as far from Petco Park as first base is from second base, sits Choi’s, a modern Korean fusion restaurant that opened a little more than a year ago.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Wolfe referenced another bill, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in April, and is now set to go before the Senate.—
Monica Pitrelli,Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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