UNCHOKING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unchoking

verb

present participle of unchoke

as in loosening (up)

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Earlier this year, the Farm Bureau called for suspending fertilizer tariffs and facilitating safe passage through Hormuz.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The announcement prompted accusations of a conflict of interest, and criticism of his central role in facilitating substantial government subsidies for the company while in office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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When styling this haircut, use a smoothing serum or oil, which will come in handy after the hair is dry.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Also hard at work are ectoin and panthenol, which are rockstars for reducing inflammation, smoothing texture, and, similarly to beta-glucan, forming a protective seal over your skin to keep moisture in and external stressors out.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

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So the White House Historical Association set about recreating the Oval Office, opening the exhibit in September 2024.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Cosmic Talents, which represents leading international heads of department, is opening a London office.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro has called for easing environmental rules and allowing farming or mining on Indigenous lands, raising concern that forest loss could increase even if current restrictions remain technically intact.

— Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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