UNPLUGGING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

unplugging

verb

present participle of unplug

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 What started as a simple explanation about unplugging on flights quickly turned into a comedic clash of generations when Sherry Cola’s choice of words left Harrison Ford out of the loop. —

Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 Still, unplugging a toaster will save some energy. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 How to Safely Assess Affected Items After a power surge, start by unplugging any affected items to reduce the risk of fire and further electrical stress. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it. —

Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach. —

Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Simple precautions — avoiding unattended charging, unplugging when full, and keeping larger devices away from exits — can prevent deadly battery fires. —

Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 When lightning survivors insist, as many do, on unplugging their appliances in preparation for a storm, this is not tinfoil-hat mania. —

Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026

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When the puck finally dropped on the fifth and deciding game of the semifinal series, Minnesota came out flying with yet another quick start, pinning Montreal into its own zone for most of the opening 10 minutes.

— Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Haring, in fact, was one of the earliest artists to experiment with blending art and commerce, opening his famous Pop Shop in Lower Manhattan in 1986.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026