as in opened
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 unplugged
Nearly a third of those have been unplugged for over a century, and 90% are within the city of Los Angeles.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Most space heaters require three feet of space around them and should be turned off and unplugged when not in use and before going to bed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the public sector, many of those services will be unplugged on the holiday, observed by some as the MLK Day of Service.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Instead of just 30 minutes running on battery, his new one can be unplugged for up to 8 hours.
—Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Most space heaters require three feet of space around them and should be turned off and unplugged when not in use and before going to bed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the public sector, many of those services will be unplugged on the holiday, observed by some as the MLK Day of Service.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Instead of just 30 minutes running on battery, his new one can be unplugged for up to 8 hours.
—Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugged
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In 2002, the city opened its first havnebad, a public harbor bath, and Leonardsen, along with thousands of her neighbors, took the plunge.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The three combined hits are the lowest total for a game at Progressive Field, which opened in 1994.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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University City is filled with yellow rezoning signs and cleared land seemingly on every corner.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The proposal also is sparking opposition for what land — and trees — would be cleared to make way for the driving range.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Unplugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugged. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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