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unstopping

verb

present participle of unstop
as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the plumber unstopped the drain

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Recent Examples of unstopping 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
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  1. opening
  2. clearing
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  • Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
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  • Joined by their grandmother (Jacki Weaver) and Abbi’s husband (Kyle Marvin), they are tasked with going through the crowded house and clearing everything out.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Police tape and cruisers created a perimeter on Eighth Street as officers moved through the encampment, shining lights, waking people up and telling them to leave so city crews in hazmat gear could begin clearing the space.
    — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearing

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“Unstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstopping. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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