UNSTOPPING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

unstopping

verb

present participle of unstop

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the plumber unstopped the drain

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Recent Examples of unstopping 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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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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This indicates the Saudis are clearing a backlog of oil tankers that were unable to exit the Gulf during the conflict, the firm said.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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