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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
In the aftermath of that storm, Wu’s public works department failed to get rid of the snow fast enough to unclog side streets and sidewalks, leaving pedestrians and motorists navigating a dangerous situation in Boston for days.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
It can also be used to unclog toilets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has been forced to open a backstage bypass whenever big crowds depart the Anaheim theme park to unclog a Downtown Disney human traffic jam caused by construction of the new Porto’s Bakery.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
It can also be used to unclog toilets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Disneyland has been forced to open a backstage bypass whenever big crowds depart the Anaheim theme park to unclog a Downtown Disney human traffic jam caused by construction of the new Porto’s Bakery.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclog
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People drove up and opened trunks to reveal boxes and shopping bags full of ancient yellowed papers.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The order facilitates research, encourages interagency coordination and creates a pathway for psychedelic therapies that have been difficult to study under existing regulatory constraints.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Born in a small town in southern China, Yang is among a new crop of young bicultural producers and directors facilitating the transfer of Chinese duanju to the rest of the world.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after the Iran war began, there were several weak Treasury auctions in which bonds cleared at higher-than-expected yields or drew insufficient buyer demand.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the dust cleared, De Lander was the one wearing the title around her waist.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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