unclog

verb

un·​clog ˌən-ˈkläg How to pronounce unclog (audio)
unclogged; unclogging; unclogs

transitive verb

: to free from a difficulty or obstruction

Examples of unclog in a Sentence

He had a procedure done to unclog his arteries. finding ways to unclog busy roads
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Cleanse Your Face Twice a Day To unclog and prevent clogged pores, clean your face twice daily using warm water and a gentle, non-clogging cleanser. Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025 How to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair The easiest way to unclog a drain full of hair is by using an auger or a drain snake. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 Make sure to turn off equipment before unclogging any jams. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024 Bleach is a whitening agent and an important disinfectant but doesn't work to unclog drains. Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unclog 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclog was circa 1616

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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

unclog

verb
un·​clog ˌən-ˈkläg How to pronounce unclog (audio)
-ˈklȯg
: to free from a difficulty or obstruction

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