How to Use unclog in a Sentence

unclog

verb
  • He had a procedure done to unclog his arteries.
  • But when time is of the essence, here's how to unclog a toilet without a plunger.
    Blair Donovan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Keep in Mind This drain cleaner takes two hours to unclog drains.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The old standby red cup plunger can work great to unclog sinks and bathtubs.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2015
  • If possible, run a thin wire brush through the inside to unclog the holes.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2018
  • Just follow this three-prong approach to learn how to unclog a drain.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2021
  • The heat will help to unclog the Eustachian tube, and, in turn, open and close to release built-up pressure.
    Brian Sumers, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2018
  • Keep a couple wire hangers around to help unclog a kitchen sink.
    Fox News, 17 Mar. 2018
  • This cleanser works wonders for those who are looking to unclog pores and soothe their skin.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
  • Because a clog is usually the main cause of a toilet that won’t flush, the first thing to do is to try to unclog it.
    Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021
  • It can also be used to unclog pipes or filter out debris that gets stuck along the way.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Home is where the bot is Not coming in 2022: The all-helpful home robot who will take care of the kids, do the dishes and unclog the toilet.
    Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021
  • She also is first seen in the film unclogging a toilet with her bare hands, and by the end, she’s stained by blood more than once.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Your parents were around to sometimes make meals, unclog the sink, babysit and just be a tight family.
    Terry Pluto, cleveland, 12 Nov. 2022
  • With him and Ohtani both off the table, the rest of the free agent market could unclog in time for an active five days in Orlando.
    Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 Dec. 2017
  • The easiest way to try to unclog them is to pour in a chemical drain cleaner, said Ms. Sebestyen.
    New York Times, 5 Dec. 2020
  • Having to unclog and reboot the mower every so often added quite a bit of time to the overall process.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • First things first: Don't reach for any harsh chemicals that promise to unclog your drain fast.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023
  • After the clog was noticed, Creecy said hours were spent trying to unclog it with no success.
    Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2022
  • The Ducks then unclogged the neutral zone, activated their defense and didn’t allow Rinne to play the puck much.
    Curtis Zupke, latimes.com, 14 May 2017
  • Plop on a drop of this treatment gel to soak up any gross stuff, unclog those acne-causing pores, and look better overnight.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 6 July 2023
  • Instead, Kenney and his siblings had to figure out how to tie a tie, unclog a drain, and succeed in life all on their own.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
  • Nobody really wants to think about how to unclog a bathroom sink.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Before Kaya Scodelario applies her springy makeup look, the British actress has a few pores to unclog.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
  • For the dad who needs to zen out: A mediation app subscription From how to get all the weeds out to how to unclog the toilet yet again, dads worry a lot.
    Rachel Dube, USA TODAY, 21 May 2021
  • To zap it, use a glycolic acid or a .5- to 1-percent salicylic-acid cleanser — for oily skin, up to 2 percent — twice a day to unclog pores.
    Sally Wadyka, Redbook, 8 Aug. 2011
  • However, workers have to shut down the pumps, manually unclog them and haul the garbage to a landfill when things get too bad.
    USA TODAY, 20 June 2020
  • Later this year, Dublin plans to phase out through traffic in its city center in order to help meet emissions goals and unclog the downtown area.
    Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The cleaner can also be used for soda fountain drip trays to unclog sugar clogs.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • This peeling gel is a gentle exfoliant that unclogs pores and smooths the complexion, giving your face an airbrushed glow.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024

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