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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Relevance

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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 water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Retinol makes a person’s skin brighter, can also help clear up and even prevent brown pigmentation, unclog pores and help with acne and skin tone unevenness. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Shower Drains Vinegar and baking soda can clean shower drain covers and help unclog a slow drain. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 This pore-minimizing peel-off mask will help exfoliate and unclog stubborn blackheads or whiteheads. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unclog

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The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Wednesday across six waterfront venues, welcoming thousands of visitors for day one of what is billed as the world’s largest in-water boat exhibition.

— Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Only recently did Spain open its rail network to private companies to compete against Renfe.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of open

Verb

Middleton was special assistant to former President Bill Clinton who helped facilitate Epstein’s visits to the White House.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting for Sacramento, with the shooting guard scoring 28 points and the center facilitating the offense with 14 points, eight assists and 18 rebounds.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitate

Verb

Rau filed a civil suit against Sadruddin’s family to clear his name, and blamed the Prince’s death on the doctors who had later treated him.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
The Secret Service wanted to know exactly who’d be out on the field with Bush, and Yankees catcher Jorge Posada had been vetted and cleared with facial recognition.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

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