unstopped 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of unstoppednext
as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction an unstopped hole was the cause of the leakage

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unstopped

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verb

past tense of unstop
as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the plumber unstopped the drain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstopped
  1. opened
  2. open
  3. clear
Verb
  • The film, which boasted a budget of $250 million, only opened to $32 million in the United States with mediocre reviews (the film currently has a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes).
    Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The fourth day of the trial in the First Judicial District Court opened with defense attorney Nikas accusing the state of withholding evidence that prop distributor Seth Kenney was the source of the live ammunition.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
Adjective
  • Many national chains, such as McDonald's, IHOP and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas, but why not dine at a local eatery instead? Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Cory has been Green Hill's equipment manager for the last few years and is described as first to volunteer for any service opportunity and is in the band room anytime the doors are open either working on his own music, helping others, or maintaining instruments and organization.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of open
Adjective
  • The Rangers put a clear emphasis on their struggling power play at practice.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Programs geared towards making college actually work for students — not against them with mountains of debt — can elevate the value of a degree and create a clearer pathway to graduation.
    Susan R. Burns, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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