unclogs

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclog
1
as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

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2
as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program

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  1. opens
  2. facilitates
  3. clears
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  • Fort Worth house The episode opens with Kyle (Thad Luckinbill) interrogating Oleksandra (Elizaveta Neretin) about the attack at Joe’s house.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As Dollywood opens its latest attraction, NightFlight Expedition, Dolly Parton is contending with ongoing health issues.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has separately threatened Oman with sanctions if Muscat facilitates fees for ships passing through the strait.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Trucking facilitates about two-thirds of cargo movement in and out of the terminal.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • Terbium clears commercial hurdle Energy Fuels said one of Japan’s largest rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers outside China approved its terbium oxide.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the McDonald’s keeps reopening its doors after the smoke clears, serving as a refuge for customers.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of clears
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