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as in to police (up)
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Recent Examples of unclutter
That New Year's vibes will give us the urge to unclutter our lives, both physically and emotionally.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclutter
Verb
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Organizations must understand how to utilize FHIR modularity to facilitate scalable data exchange across institutions.—
Arunkumar Paramasivan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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On Monday's episode of The Tonight Show, the Mission: Impossible star teamed up with host Jimmy Fallon to facilitate a surprise reunion between a U.S. Navy sailor and his mom after two long years apart.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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To help guests truly unplug and connect with their surroundings, the tree house intentionally doesn't have a TV or Wi-Fi.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Screen-Free Week, organized by Fairplay's Screen-Free initiative, encourages children and families to unplug from digital entertainment and engage in more meaningful, active experiences.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Fringes usually require neatening up every two to three weeks, and helpfully, many hairdressers offer free fringe trims in between salon visits.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
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To neaten the group, coil them up and twist a bread tie around them.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2024
Verb
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These requests show that district officials have yet to ease concerns about what some fear is a potential environmental risk lurking in and around the Liberty elementary school.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Now, that seems to be easing, amid a shifting interest-rate environment and new approaches to game-making, as numerous speakers at the recent Los Angeles Games Conference detailed.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That government agency turned out to be Los Angeles County, which last month agreed to pay $4 billion to settle some 6,800 abuse claims filed by former residents of its emergency children’s shelter, juvenile halls and foster homes.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Endangered right whales spotted in shipping lanes south of Massachusetts Chisholm every spring receives many shark reports that turned out to be basking sharks, instead of great white sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Verb
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To clear up acne, use a cleanser containing salicylic acid, which can help unclog pores.3 Some people find salicylic acid too drying or irritating.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Doses of sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide restore hydration, while lactic acid helps to unclog pores and control shine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Spending on things like housecleaning services or grocery delivery left people feeling more satisfied than spending on things like new clothes and wine.—
Ashley Whillans and Michael Norton,
WSJ,
10 Sep. 2017
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If a company tells you it is bonded, know that doesn’t mean much: The bonds housecleaning services buy protect the company, not you.—
Kevin Brasler,
The Seattle Times,
28 Apr. 2017
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The Red Sox may be hoping a similar meeting in Kansas City can smooth things over with their star player.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Her super long ponytail, which was teased and smoothed with Tangle Teezer’s Ultimate Detangler Chrome, is not-so-rudely interrupted by tiers of bulbous rings of red hair.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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