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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  • The contract falls under the US Foreign Military Sales program, through which the US government facilitates arms sales to foreign governments.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • CliniSync, Ohio’s statewide nonprofit health information exchange, facilitates the exchange of patients’ information, like lab results, across institutions.
    — Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Finish with the lightweight Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Oil Serum, which smooths frizz and dry ends with seven botanical oils, including argan, jojoba, and camellia.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Both companies recently announced plans to offer peptides to their customers if the federal government eases access.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The pull strap seen above that light eases removal of the top panel.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of eases
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“Unchokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchokes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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