as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the plumber unstopped the drain
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Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026 -
Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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“Unstops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstops. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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