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. Monica Davey and Julie Bosman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016
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  • Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Listen to this article In the heart of East Village, about as far from Petco Park as first base is from second base, sits Choi’s, a modern Korean fusion restaurant that opened a little more than a year ago.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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  • Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
  • Wolfe referenced another bill, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in April, and is now set to go before the Senate.
    Monica Pitrelli,Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 12 May 2025

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“Unstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstop. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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