1
as in opening
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in facilitating
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 unclogging
Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Against Palace last week, his 75th-minute introduction for Sesko helped speed up United’s movement down the right-hand side, unclogging a stodgy attack.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 Mar. 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
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Larry Magid, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Against Palace last week, his 75th-minute introduction for Sesko helped speed up United’s movement down the right-hand side, unclogging a stodgy attack.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 Mar. 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
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclogging
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Lionel Messi was inches from opening the scoring in Kansas City with just about five minutes gone.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Finally, organize your physical workspace daily to reduce stress and cognitive overload, facilitating a smoother transition to personal life.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That very same example suggests that there is still cultural work to do in facilitating life transition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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That extra money makes Freedom 250 the largest bonus night in UFC history, clearing the previous record of $300,000 set at UFC 300 by $100,000 on Fight of the Night and $125,000 on Performance of the Night.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor marched into a courtroom Friday to ask a judge to serve justice by clearing more than 40 convictions his office secured in the late 1980s and early 1990s.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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