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
Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Co-writer and director Hill brings a unique lens to Reef’s wild but spiritually cleansing, nostalgic and eye-opening trip down memory lane, where confronting his past might be the only way to rescue his future.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan first gained a following in Hartford after opening his BOP Coffee Roastery on Pratt Street in early 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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State health officials have been encouraging vaccination, including through facilitating mobile health unit vaccination events, to try to contain the outbreak.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hamas will continue to adhere to all aspects of the agreement, including facilitating the work of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and ensuring its success.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, though, my snow days look like a combination of shoveling and clearing my car and then wrapping up in multiple blankets to stay cozy with a great book or TV show.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Unclogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogging. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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