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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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It is formulated with charcoal to remove buildup and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and unclog pores, which creates a healthier environment for hair growth.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Along with those barrier-supporting ceramides, it’s formulated with salicylic acid to unclog pores, improve natural cell turnover, and minimize the appearance of keratosis pilaris.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
Here are some hygiene tips: Shower daily and dry your underarms completely
Exfoliate once or twice a week with a soft washcloth, glove, or gentle scrub to help unclog sweat glands and remove buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Along with those barrier-supporting ceramides, it’s formulated with salicylic acid to unclog pores, improve natural cell turnover, and minimize the appearance of keratosis pilaris.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Aug. 2025
Here are some hygiene tips: Shower daily and dry your underarms completely
Exfoliate once or twice a week with a soft washcloth, glove, or gentle scrub to help unclog sweat glands and remove buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
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Billups was arrested less than nine hours after Portland’s season-opening season-opening loss at home, a game notably attended by the team’s current owner and a financier in the process of buying the franchise.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rozier did not play in the Heat’s season-opening game on Wednesday night versus the Orlando Magic.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The fact that diners love ordering in so much gives the huge companies that facilitate it tremendous power.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Karbler thinks this movie can start to facilitate that.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI completed its conversion into a for-profit company on Tuesday, clearing a major obstacle for a potential initial public offering.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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