1
as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Recent Examples of unclog
Finding a plunger to unclog this Dodgers offense starts with its stars.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mosque opened to the public on Saturday for a farewell ceremony.
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The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
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During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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