How to Use unplug in a Sentence

unplug

verb
  • I forgot to unplug my guitar from the amp.
  • Loftie is the smart alarm clock that wants to help you unplug.
    Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 18 Mar. 2021
  • But first be sure to unplug the dryer and shut off the gas.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The tri-state elite will soon have a swanky new place to unplug.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022
  • To unplug it, find the little white tab at the end of the left part of the ribbon.
    Saira Mueller, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Then, unplug the electric coils from the side of the burner.
    Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Phillips bent down to unplug the lights blinking in the window.
    Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Then unplug the tree from the outlet and instead plug the tree lights into the tool.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Do not use the toaster on the counter but also do NOT unplug it.
    Julia Young, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The trip is more than 12 hours long, but a $54 one-way trip is about finding a rare space to unplug.
    Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The joy of the experience sparked the idea to unplug my whole apartment.
    Joshua Spodek, Time, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Guests who need a bigger break from the blare can unplug in quiet rooms.
    Michelle Maltais, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Going to a dark-sky location, Varela said, is a way to unplug from the world.
    Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2021
  • The easiest way to do it is to unplug your router, wait 30 seconds, and then plug it back in again.
    Simon Hill, Wired, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Turn the fuel switch off and unplug the extension cords.
    Lexi Whitehead, The Enquirer, 22 June 2022
  • One touch of the buttons on the mount’s sides releases the phone without unplug the device.
    Maren Estrada, BGR, 24 Mar. 2021
  • No one was taking the time to unplug, watch the colors of a sunset, see a shooting star or feel the wind in their hair.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Almost a third of them were broken, and in 1985 the county voted to unplug its sirens.
    Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Leave the lights unplugged for a subtle display, or light up the spiders and their webs for an extra dose of fright.
    Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • One of the best strategies is to unplug while cruising and catch up with emails and social media while in port.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Part-time student workers plug the robots in at night, wipe them down, and then unplug them in the morning.
    Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2022
  • As a busy working mom, Fitzgerald views golf as a healthy way to unplug and unwind in the great outdoors.
    Julia M. Chan, CNN, 23 Aug. 2021
  • So try to find some moments alone to rest and maybe unplug from your phone and social media for a bit this month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2023
  • With three consecutive days off for the first time since the start of fall camp, some of the Roadrunners took a chance to unplug.
    Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Quinn understands the need for coaches to unplug and recharge for a season or more.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 22 May 2021
  • When the water pressure gets to be too much, staff can unplug the drain and let the water in, later draining it.
    Mario Ariza, sun-sentinel.com, 27 June 2021
  • Make sure to unplug the appliance before cleaning or changing the blade while the work bowl is in place.
    Cassidy Olsen, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2021
  • After being so dialed in to start the season, the Bruins welcomed the chance to unplug and recharge.
    Julian Benbow, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Maybe take a few days off to unplug and come back refreshed with more clarity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 June 2022
  • The move to the island was part of his parents' plan to unplug from mainstream society.
    Eddie Pells, Star Tribune, 14 July 2021

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