UNPLUGGING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

unplugging

verb

present participle of unplug

as in opening

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out

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Recent Examples of unplugging Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 The only way to clean these is by unplugging and fully pulling your fridge out, which should be done at least once or twice a year. — The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Baranwal, like Khan in his science classroom, thinks just unplugging or turning screens off ends up leaving holes. — Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 If there is regular flow of self-serve customers to the station, they can be rewarded for plugging and unplugging full-serve cars. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The data centers and EV drivers are not unplugging their devices anytime soon. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 Considerations Before Getting Started For deeper cleanings, unplugging the refrigerator can prevent electric shock or short circuits if moisture gets into the electrical components while cleaning. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 From mountain hikes to historic landmarks, Italy topped a new ranking of destinations ideal for unplugging and reconnecting with the moment. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

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Where is Southwest Airlines opening its first airport lounges?

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
After its Venice premiere, the film will screen at the New York Film Festival before opening in theaters and screening on arthouse film platform Mubi later this year.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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Crews have been clearing access for heavy machinery to be used in the search at the border crossing complex, which was washed away by the floods.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Certain receptors in the kidneys reabsorb it and return it to the bloodstream instead of clearing it through urine.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026

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