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
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
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of that storm, Wu’s public works department failed to get rid of the snow fast enough to unclog side streets and sidewalks, leaving pedestrians and motorists navigating a dangerous situation in Boston for days.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has been forced to open a backstage bypass whenever big crowds depart the Anaheim theme park to unclog a Downtown Disney human traffic jam caused by construction of the new Porto’s Bakery.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The silky balm-to-oil uses safflower seed oil to dissolve makeup and unclog pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of that storm, Wu’s public works department failed to get rid of the snow fast enough to unclog side streets and sidewalks, leaving pedestrians and motorists navigating a dangerous situation in Boston for days.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has been forced to open a backstage bypass whenever big crowds depart the Anaheim theme park to unclog a Downtown Disney human traffic jam caused by construction of the new Porto’s Bakery.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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And all of that will be facilitated by board of trade discussions with the Chinese.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Titus initially was cleared as a suspect, but murder charges were filed against him 12 years later.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The Red Sox finally broke through in the sixth when Mickey Gasper hit a leadoff single and scored on Contreras’ two-run homer, a 435-foot no doubter that would have been cleared the fence in every MLB ballpark.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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