as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Recent Examples of unplug
Halo Top is inviting ice cream enthusiasts to unplug and eat ice cream without any distractions this summer.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Interiors are all slightly different, but lean into classic Maine style with pine paneling, cheerful fabrics, and thoughtful modern touches like air conditioning and daily housekeeping; none feature televisions or telephones, encouraging guests to unplug for the summer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2026
Tucked along the Monobe River, consider this your invitation to unplug and rest, whether in the plush, queen-sized bed or on the waterfront porch.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Some models allow the coils to be unplugged easily, but some may require special instructions for removing coils safely.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Interiors are all slightly different, but lean into classic Maine style with pine paneling, cheerful fabrics, and thoughtful modern touches like air conditioning and daily housekeeping; none feature televisions or telephones, encouraging guests to unplug for the summer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2026
Tucked along the Monobe River, consider this your invitation to unplug and rest, whether in the plush, queen-sized bed or on the waterfront porch.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Some models allow the coils to be unplugged easily, but some may require special instructions for removing coils safely.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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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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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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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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