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
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
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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
If a speaker or smart display is rarely used in those rooms, unplugging it removes the microphone entirely.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 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
The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
—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
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
If a speaker or smart display is rarely used in those rooms, unplugging it removes the microphone entirely.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 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
The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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After some spring training struggles, a season-opening assignment to Triple-A and a pair of forgettable starts, the pitcher is happy to have a scoreless start under his belt.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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TokyoReuters — Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pashinyan’s pro-Western stance led to a deterioration of relations with Moscow, clearing the way for Azerbaijan’s seizure of the territory in 2020-2023.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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