unclogged 1 of 2

adjective

as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction an unclogged pipe works much more efficiently

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unclogged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unclog
1
as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner

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2
as in facilitated
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 unclogged
Adjective
Keeping your drains unclogged and free-flowing is an excellent way to prevent smells from developing in your plumbing. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Does that mean that the system is going to become unclogged. — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclogged
  1. cleared
  2. opened
  3. facilitated
  4. clear
  5. open
  6. navigable
Adjective
  • Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.
    — Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
  • What counts as a cleared sidewalk?
    — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of cleared
Verb
  • Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The April indictment accused the organization of secretly funneling millions of dollars in donor funds to informants embedded in violent extremist movements, using bank accounts opened for fictitious companies.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of opened
Verb
  • Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There are also questions about another host provider, Nexon Host, whose infrastructure somehow facilitated the malicious announcement.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitated
Adjective
  • On Friday, Davide Ancelotti, Lille’s head coach, confirmed Fernandez-Pardo, who had made clear his desire to leave, would not train with the squad until after Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation into Lucas had been open since the Biden administration, the New York Times previously reported.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • Florsheim’s argument has centered on Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine, which protects public rights in navigable waters and the land beneath them.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Office patrols the Chain, with 6,000 acres and 15 lakes that are interconnected navigable waterways, along with the county portion of the Fox River and 26 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigable

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“Unclogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclogged. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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