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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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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Patterson is set to enter the transfer portal when the second cycle opens on Wednesday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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The evolution of Electric Park The original Electric Park opened north of the Heim Brewery at Montgall and Nicholson avenues in the East Bottoms.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court ruled April 10 that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the United States for a decade.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration must facilitate the release of the man, who lives in Maryland, from custody, but ordered additional proceedings before a federal district court.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those two both were cleared just prior to Monday night’s game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stephenson has been catching but hasn’t been cleared to throw or hit yet.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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