unchoking

verb

present participle of unchoke
as in loosening (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchoking
  1. facilitating
  2. smoothing
  3. opening
  4. easing
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  • Monday’s post also reported that even the Popanet network was facilitating live exploit attempts.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Isaac Galvan, a former Compton city council member, got 18 months for facilitating bribes on Pacheco’s behalf.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitating
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  • That said, the evolution aspect of the formula is in its skin-loving ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, and microgreens for skin-smoothing and oil-balancing benefits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoothing
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  • The Club stock jumped more than 4% shortly after the opening bell.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, without the need for steering wheels or pedals, the physical shape of cars may change, opening the possibility for new forms for the cars of the future.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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  • Gladys Knight is ‘easing into fewer’ concerts after recent performances spark health concerns.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This week, Shin stated that despite easing US-Iran tensions, inflation in South Korea is expected to remain elevated for a prolonged period.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of easing
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“Unchoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchoking. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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