as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the plumber unstopped the drain
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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
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“Unstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstop. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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