unplugged

Definition of unpluggednext
past tense of unplug
as in opened
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 unplugged In one instance, someone unplugged a Flock camera and angled it down. Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026 The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and said that blood marks found on the porch of her home matched her DNA, while a security camera had been unplugged. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Before her life support was unplugged, though, Chancellor Lee was brought in from another floor of the hospital to see his mother one final time. Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012. Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026 Other chargers, like power tool batteries and battery chargers, should be unplugged. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Hair dryers and hot hair tools should be unplugged after use to prevent fire risks, electric shocks, and energy waste. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026 Anything hot to the touch should be unplugged at once. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
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  • With a runner at second, Patrick Bailey opened the 10th with a single off Kyle Finnegan (3-1).
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Located in a free trade zone on the outskirts of Lagos, the Dangote Refinery opened two years ago and has become the main supplier of fuels to the Nigerian market, as well as a jet fuel exporter to Europe.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Around for decades, red-light therapy has traditionally been used to treat chronic muscle and joint pain and various injuries, and has shown cosmetic benefits for skin and facial care, purposes for which it’s cleared by the FDA.
    Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The mayor faced the crowd and cleared his throat, waiting for the room to quiet.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Unplugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugged. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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