as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the plumber unstopped the drain
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Recent Examples of unstop
Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer.
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Monica Davey and Julie Bosman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016
Monica Davey and Julie Bosman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstop
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This zipper lock ensures that no one can open your backpack, keeping your belongings safe and secure.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The state opened five new facilities to detain immigrants in 2019, during the first Trump administration, and vastly expanded the number of detainees during the Biden administration.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Ground crews worked to clear dry vegetation and lay barriers Saturday, while aerial support from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control deployed retardant to slow the blaze.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Cats often hide among the rubble, and run the risk of being hurt or killed when the bulldozers come in to clear it.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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“Unstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstop. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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