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
Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
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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
However, there are several benefits to unplugging your charger, including energy savings, cost savings, fire prevention, and even improved device longevity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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
However, there are several benefits to unplugging your charger, including energy savings, cost savings, fire prevention, and even improved device longevity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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Co-writer and director Hill brings a unique lens to Reef’s wild but spiritually cleansing, nostalgic and eye-opening trip down memory lane, where confronting his past might be the only way to rescue his future.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan first gained a following in Hartford after opening his BOP Coffee Roastery on Pratt Street in early 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, though, my snow days look like a combination of shoveling and clearing my car and then wrapping up in multiple blankets to stay cozy with a great book or TV show.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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