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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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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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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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Turning off lights and unplugging them prevents both overuse and risk of fire, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Matisyahu unplugged: Jewish-American performer Matisyahu, a thoughtful synthesizer of hip-hop, rock, reggae and spiritual themes, will play two acoustic concerts this weekend.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
26 July 2024
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Offer Remote Work Rewards One way HR leaders can ease return-to-office pushback is by giving employees more control.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Research suggests that bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties and helps ease sore throats and clear sinuses.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Compliance is in the eye of the beholder, whomever that might turn out to be.—
Ruth Marcus,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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What turned out to be 2 Broke Girls‘ very final episode revolved around the premiere of Caroline’s (Behrs) biopic and featured a fairly momentous turning point for Dennings’ Max.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Italy currently has a shortage of nurses, and Germany has a shortage of plumbers; a baby born today does nothing to unclog a Düsseldorf sink.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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For all the glowing up that happens in front of your bathroom mirror, figuring out how to unclog a bathroom sink can get ugly quick.—
Mike Miller,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 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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Diversification can smooth the ride and mitigate the impact on investors when a high-flyer like Tesla hits turbulence.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The result is an indulgent, cooling formula that strengthens your skin barrier, smooths fine lines, and boosts your natural glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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