as in opening
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 unplugging
In addition to unplugging the dryer, clean it before leaving (and regularly throughout the year) to remove lint and dust buildup.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
What started as a simple explanation about unplugging on flights quickly turned into a comedic clash of generations when Sherry Cola’s choice of words left Harrison Ford out of the loop.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Still, unplugging a toaster will save some energy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Simple precautions — avoiding unattended charging, unplugging when full, and keeping larger devices away from exits — can prevent deadly battery fires.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
When lightning survivors insist, as many do, on unplugging their appliances in preparation for a storm, this is not tinfoil-hat mania.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
What started as a simple explanation about unplugging on flights quickly turned into a comedic clash of generations when Sherry Cola’s choice of words left Harrison Ford out of the loop.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Still, unplugging a toaster will save some energy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Simple precautions — avoiding unattended charging, unplugging when full, and keeping larger devices away from exits — can prevent deadly battery fires.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
When lightning survivors insist, as many do, on unplugging their appliances in preparation for a storm, this is not tinfoil-hat mania.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplugging
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His vision for opening software development to the masses turned his startup into a market leader in AI coding.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Sources said a video posted to an online gore site allegedly shows the suspects approaching the center and then opening fire, with a person believed to be suspect Clark wearing camouflage fatigues and a plate carrier.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Highs will reach the low to mid 80s before a cold front drops Tuesday night's lows back down, clearing the way for a cooler, quieter midweek.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, about a kilometre away, workers began clearing debris from the old site of the primary-care center, making room for a permanent replacement.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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