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
Unplug the dishwasher or turn off the breaker before attempting to unclog the drain or call a plumber.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
More often than not, citric acid is combined with other exfoliating acids, like glycolic or lactic acid — both of which also brighten the skin, unclog pores, and minimize hyperpigmentation.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by glycolic and lactic acids to smooth texture and unclog pores, and paired with tranexamic acid to help visibly reduce dark spots.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The industry is working on ways to unclog data centers by extending copper’s reach and bringing slim, long-reaching optical fiber closer to the GPUs themselves.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
More often than not, citric acid is combined with other exfoliating acids, like glycolic or lactic acid — both of which also brighten the skin, unclog pores, and minimize hyperpigmentation.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by glycolic and lactic acids to smooth texture and unclog pores, and paired with tranexamic acid to help visibly reduce dark spots.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The industry is working on ways to unclog data centers by extending copper’s reach and bringing slim, long-reaching optical fiber closer to the GPUs themselves.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
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Mark your calendar On Thursday, Malia scored another exclusive, reporting on LACMA’s announcement that the David Geffen Galleries, the pinnacle of a two-decade campus transformation, will officially open April 19.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hunt was opened to public, DIY hunting in 2020.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Still, lawmakers are pressing for a further reckoning over anyone who may have had knowledge of Epstein’s abuse or could have helped facilitate it.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paxton separately demanded that Austin ISD turn over records related to attendance, absences, security protocols and internal communications, accusing the district of facilitating the demonstrations.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Houston remained up by 15 about a minute later when Clippers coach Tyronn Lue cleared his bench.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday morning, investigators had left the residence, the scene was cleared, and police tape had been removed.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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