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
When lightning survivors insist, as many do, on unplugging their appliances in preparation for a storm, this is not tinfoil-hat mania.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
Verb
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His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced its 2026-27 season of dance, music and theater, its 20th anniversary season in Millennium Park, opening with a visit from the Trisha Brown Dance Company in September.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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By midday, west of the settlement, a road crew is busy clearing debris after a small landslide the day before.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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