UNSTOP Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unstop

verb

ˌən-ˈstäp

Definition of unstop

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 But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 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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Kelly opened by reminding both sides that he's required to apply case precedent.

— JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The company has opened a 25,000-square-foot facility in Denver for testing and low-volume production.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026