UNCLOGGING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

unclogging

verb

present participle of unclog

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

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as in facilitating

to free from obstruction or difficulty unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program

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Recent Examples of unclogging Video is often best for hands-on tasks such as unclogging a sink, tying a tie, replacing windshield wipers or learning cooking techniques. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 Against Palace last week, his 75th-minute introduction for Sesko helped speed up United’s movement down the right-hand side, unclogging a stodgy attack. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026 Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

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Brighton face Norwegian outfit Tromso in the play-off round over two legs either side of Sunday’s opening Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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The sanctions will target international entities engaged in facilitating Iranian trade related to shipping, oil, crypto, gold and aviation.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Treasury's statement noted that violations can carry civil or criminal penalties, and that foreign financial institutions facilitating transactions for those sanctioned under one of the relevant executive orders could face secondary sanctions.

— Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitating

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Lee also added that crews are clearing sediment and boulders to help prevent dangerous mudslides.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Last Friday, Oswalt was clearing a plot of land in central Mississippi where his oldest daughter and her husband plan to build a house when a reporter from his Houston days reached out about the perfect-game challenge.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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