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
Did your parents ever tell you to unplug your appliances before a storm?
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Nearly all, 97%, plan to travel specifically to reduce stress, anxiety or fully unplug, according to Flywire’s latest study.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Parents can join in on the fun during Family Weekend Camps—special weekends where families can unplug with zip lining, canoeing, pony rides, and more.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Please enjoy the holiday season and take time to unplug.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Nearly all, 97%, plan to travel specifically to reduce stress, anxiety or fully unplug, according to Flywire’s latest study.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Parents can join in on the fun during Family Weekend Camps—special weekends where families can unplug with zip lining, canoeing, pony rides, and more.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Please enjoy the holiday season and take time to unplug.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
Verb
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O’Sullivan went to his ace to open the regional with his freshman jitters behind him.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Building staff members have key cards to open the bins, which are emptied three times per week.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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He won’t be cleared to catch passes until some time in August.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Her father, Kevin Fox, was arrested four months later in connection with her murder, but was later cleared.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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