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
Joe angrily unplugs the screen and the camera keeps following him.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Panchal says he's seen a lot of solo travelers wanting to take part in these trips to unplug and escape reality.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Panchal says he's seen a lot of solo travelers wanting to take part in these trips to unplug and escape reality.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
And to unplug and touch nature.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Soliman, friends say, insisted on trying to clear his name.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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