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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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 29 Jul. 2025.

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unclog

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

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