as in opening
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 unplugging
Avoid fire hazards and save on energy costs by unplugging these items when you're done using them.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Novak says the criminals flipped around their lone surveillance camera before unplugging it.
—Jason Rantala, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Even simple habits like taking walks outside, spending time with friends, or unplugging from work periodically may help buffer chronic stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Just make sure to put away your phone and pull out a good book, because this place is tailor-made for unplugging.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Some schools are introducing new limits The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
For more complete protection, both of our experts recommend investing in a whole-home surge protector—but even then, unplugging valuable electronics during a severe weather event is the safest option.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Novak says the criminals flipped around their lone surveillance camera before unplugging it.
—Jason Rantala, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Even simple habits like taking walks outside, spending time with friends, or unplugging from work periodically may help buffer chronic stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Just make sure to put away your phone and pull out a good book, because this place is tailor-made for unplugging.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Some schools are introducing new limits The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
For more complete protection, both of our experts recommend investing in a whole-home surge protector—but even then, unplugging valuable electronics during a severe weather event is the safest option.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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The prosecution and defense both waived their right to opening statements in the sentencing phase.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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That extra money makes Freedom 250 the largest bonus night in UFC history, clearing the previous record of $300,000 set at UFC 300 by $100,000 on Fight of the Night and $125,000 on Performance of the Night.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor marched into a courtroom Friday to ask a judge to serve justice by clearing more than 40 convictions his office secured in the late 1980s and early 1990s.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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