1
as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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2
as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Recent Examples of unclog
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleanse Your Face Twice a Day To unclog and prevent clogged pores, clean your face twice daily using warm water and a gentle, non-clogging cleanser.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
How to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair
The easiest way to unclog a drain full of hair is by using an auger or a drain snake.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleanse Your Face Twice a Day To unclog and prevent clogged pores, clean your face twice daily using warm water and a gentle, non-clogging cleanser.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
How to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair
The easiest way to unclog a drain full of hair is by using an auger or a drain snake.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Cubs made an impression on Yanagawa as a young kid when the team opened the 2000 season in the Tokyo Dome.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition, these four stores are scheduled to open soon, The Garden Mall’s news release said.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Board chairs need to stay cognizant of this natural tendency and facilitate the process of introducing new blood as needed.—
Doug Sundheim,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Mamdani facilitated this energy, working the line, oscillating between rousing effusions on the cost of living and flashing a goofy, impish grin.—
Paula Aceves,
Curbed,
8 Mar. 2025
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Pine forests regularly rely on wildfire for the release of seeds from pinecones and to clear vegetation for new growth.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Gathering at Scripps Research’s third annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium last week, researchers working in virology and chemistry did not bother to debate whether or not H5N1 avian influenza will clear this rapidly shrinking hurdle.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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