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
The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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
Gen Z is leading the trend, with 63% intentionally unplugging — the highest rate of any generation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But, please, go ahead and try unplugging and replugging again.
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
This can look like unplugging from screens, putting on comfortable clothes and dimming the lights in your home.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Start by unplugging the dryer before cleaning out the exhaust duct, or consider hiring a professional to do the inspection and troubleshooting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
From light-up hoops to electric bikes and Lego sets, these fun presents make unplugging fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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
Gen Z is leading the trend, with 63% intentionally unplugging — the highest rate of any generation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But, please, go ahead and try unplugging and replugging again.
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
This can look like unplugging from screens, putting on comfortable clothes and dimming the lights in your home.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Start by unplugging the dryer before cleaning out the exhaust duct, or consider hiring a professional to do the inspection and troubleshooting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
From light-up hoops to electric bikes and Lego sets, these fun presents make unplugging fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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The hospitality industry should prioritize structuring and opening its data so AI can access it, Llewellyn said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Maplewood is in the process of opening a public house in west suburban Glen Ellyn as its second location.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill passed in the state House by a 77-28 vote, hours after clearing the state Senate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Simply clearing a habitat of invaders is insufficient to prevent them from returning, Gornish said.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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