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
Be sure that your grill is unplugged and turned off and then begin to clean it by removing the grates and metal plates—Mock will soak these in warm, soapy water before scrubbing down grease and residue from both these components as well as the grill interior.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugged
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Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The trailer opened with Bryant writing a letter to her longtime frenemy Huger.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Unplugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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