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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2
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
It can also be used to unclog toilets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 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
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help unclog pores and reduce excess oil, balanced with 1% hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 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
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help unclog pores and reduce excess oil, balanced with 1% hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Since then, more than 1,000 of these home kitchens have opened across California, operating under a growing but still patchwork system.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The colleagues who facilitated his ouster accuse him of a degree of deception that is untenable for any executive and dangerous for a leader of such a transformative technology.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Rather than handing off a 60-slide deck, the agency facilitates direct conversations between brands and creators during the briefing process.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Expiring contracts are more sought after by teams leading into the trade deadline when executives are figuring out whether to clear cap space for the following summer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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