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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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Recent Examples of unclog
The site is where fans hash out the best rap album ever and plumbers weigh in on how to unclog a drain.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Designed for daytime and nighttime use, the formulation also has lactic acid—the exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid increases the cream’s absorption, bolsters the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and unclogs the pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—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
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Designed for daytime and nighttime use, the formulation also has lactic acid—the exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid increases the cream’s absorption, bolsters the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and unclogs the pores.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—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
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In late 2023, PS opened a second location at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Polls will open across the country at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning (5 p.m. ET on Monday).—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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For example, virtual twins will facilitate the nuclear construction of the future.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Levin & Associates, in partnership with real estate broker CBRE, facilitated the auction that was set for Dec.19, 2023.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Issa's bill has cleared the House, while Grassley's has yet to advance.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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More big stories In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing a traffic bottleneck.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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