unplug

verb

ˌən-ˈpləg How to pronounce unplug (audio)
Definition of unplugnext
as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out

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Recent Examples of unplug Inspect The Vent Safely Always unplug the dryer before inspecting it. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Mountains, vineyards, coastal retreats, forests, or even rural villages are becoming sanctuaries where guests can unplug, breathe, and rediscover balance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Run that for five hours, unplug it and put something else in. — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Rather than centering on vacationers attempting to unplug from reality, the narrative reportedly turns on two rival film crews arriving with competing festival entries. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unplug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
  1. open
  2. clear
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  • Salkar said a medico-legal case had been opened and an autopsy would follow.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Democratic divide As Republican donors open their wallets, some of Democrats’ biggest benefactors are missing from the DNC’s donor rolls.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • Crucially, that figure reflects code that has been tested and cleared quality controls—not merely generated.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Both players were initially listed as questionable for last week’s game against Clemson, but neither played in the 41-13 win (Lucas was ruled out on Friday; Marcelin was cleared to play but didn’t).
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of clear

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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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