UNCLOGGING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

unclogging

verb

present participle of unclog

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

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as in facilitating

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 unclogging Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 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 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 Against Palace last week, his 75th-minute introduction for Sesko helped speed up United’s movement down the right-hand side, unclogging a stodgy attack. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Corporate hospitality has become a strategic asset, facilitating relationship building, dealmaking and international commercial diplomacy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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This indicates the Saudis are clearing a backlog of oil tankers that were unable to exit the Gulf during the conflict, the firm said.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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