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
Notably, psychological detachment (truly unplugging) and physical activity during time away were the strongest drivers of improvement.
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But if your boss doesn’t use their vacation time, or is constantly reaching out during your time off, unplugging can feel impossible.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
If possible, having a separate area for work, away from living spaces, provides an environmental queue for unplugging.
—John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Now more than ever, unplugging is the ultimate way to rest.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
Driving range can be extended by remote starting the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes before unplugging it from the power source.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.
—Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s cell service but no Wi-Fi, so enjoy unplugging.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But if your boss doesn’t use their vacation time, or is constantly reaching out during your time off, unplugging can feel impossible.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
If possible, having a separate area for work, away from living spaces, provides an environmental queue for unplugging.
—John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Now more than ever, unplugging is the ultimate way to rest.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
Driving range can be extended by remote starting the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes before unplugging it from the power source.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.
—Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s cell service but no Wi-Fi, so enjoy unplugging.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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Alongside this accountability gap, mercenaries are also opening major operational gaps.—
Alia Brahimi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Carolina lost its season-opening contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a way that made the Panthers look unrecognizable from the one that ended 2024 on a tear.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of the investigation for the detectives was clearing Leslie's husband of any involvement in the murder.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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A couple-hundred miles east and 180 years earlier, in 1795, an Ontario farmer named John McIntosh came upon a couple dozen apple trees while clearing brush on his property.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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