UNCLOG Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unclog

verb

ˌən-ˈkläg

Definition of unclog

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 This pore-minimizing peel-off mask will help exfoliate and unclog stubborn blackheads or whiteheads. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026 Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026 Finding a plunger to unclog this Dodgers offense starts with its stars. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unclog

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Behind Earl, who started at wide receiver and also played safety, North Chicago orchestrated a one-week turnaround for the ages, putting its 61-12 season-opening loss to Zion-Benton in the rearview mirror.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Gates officially open Monday, August 31, but just over half of the attendees will arrive earlier to build the big art installations and other features of the temporary city.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

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Centcom forces have helped facilitate the transit of approximately 1,500 commercial vessels and 750 million barrels of crude oil over the past several months, Cooper said.

— Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
And the announcement notably did not include secondary sanctions on the large Chinese banks that facilitate Beijing’s purchases from Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitate

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The penalties are a key point because, though the judge could clear the players to be eligible, a school may still be reluctant to risk being penalized by the conference.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Federal judges cleared Brown and Jimerson of roles in the killing in 2018.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

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