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Recent Examples of unclutter
That New Year's vibes will give us the urge to unclutter our lives, both physically and emotionally.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclutter
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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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Finally, always make sure that your ice maker is turned off and unplugged before starting the cleaning process.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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To try to minimize costs, Gaspar unplugs his computer, coffee maker and other electronics when not in use and keeps the thermostat at 64 degrees.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lightly cut them back by one-third to remove dead or damaged foliage, encourage new growth, and neaten their appearance if needed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Dec. 2025
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Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.—
Susan Orlean,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer.—
MONICA DAVEY and JULIE BOSMAN,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2016
Verb
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If one of today’s assumptions (or chain links) turns out to later be contradicted or overthrown, that is no failure on anyone’s part.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny retains a huge following, though, setting up what has turned out to be a significant cultural clash on the sidelines of the big game.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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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
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Spending on things like housecleaning services or grocery delivery left people feeling more satisfied than spending on things like new clothes and wine.—
Ashley Whillans and Michael Norton,
WSJ,
10 Sep. 2017
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If a company tells you it is bonded, know that doesn’t mean much: The bonds housecleaning services buy protect the company, not you.—
Kevin Brasler,
The Seattle Times,
28 Apr. 2017
Cite this Entry
“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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