unchokes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unchoke
as in loosens (up)

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  1. facilitates
  2. smooths
  3. eases
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  • Instant, 24/7 funding, while convenient, often facilitates late-night loss chasing, and many frequent traders report feeling like failures.
    — Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Across Canada, the ATF facilitates roughly 15,000 trace requests, statistics show.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • This method smooths the rocks and rounds the edges, giving them a more polished look and feel.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100,000 of them just bought these Medicube toner pads, a K-beauty staple that gently exfoliates the skin, refines pores, and smooths skin texture for a more even complexion.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Treasury yields sank in the bond market, which eases pressure on stocks and other investments.
    — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The jobs report likely eases some pressure on the Federal Reserve, which had been widely expected to hike the federal funds rate — potentially as soon as September.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of eases
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“Unchokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchokes. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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