as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Recent Examples of unplug
Dougherty has seen the charm of unplugging, though, and recommends it.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Once all of your curlers are set, be sure to unplug your rollers to avoid burns and electrical fires.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
There are no TVs in the rooms in order to encourage guests to unplug, but the WiFi is free and fast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Once all of your curlers are set, be sure to unplug your rollers to avoid burns and electrical fires.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
There are no TVs in the rooms in order to encourage guests to unplug, but the WiFi is free and fast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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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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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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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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