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as in to police (up)
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Recent Examples of unclutter
That New Year's vibes will give us the urge to unclutter our lives, both physically and emotionally.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclutter
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The 2003 tripartite agreement among the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan and the UNHCR created a long-term framework for protecting the rights of refugee returnees and monitoring and facilitating voluntary repatriation.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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After a diplomatic standoff, Colombia ultimately agreed to use its planes to facilitate deportations—a move widely seen as a political win for Trump.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The company isn’t completely unplugging from EVs, according to CEO Gil West.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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To neaten the group, coil them up and twist a bread tie around them.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2024
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Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
26 July 2024
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Nearly two-thirds of employers said easing inflation, stabilizing interest rates and a steady unemployment rate should support headcount growth this year, according to a survey conducted last fall.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, investors’ worries were eased as Trump held off from implementing levies immediately.—
Pia Singh,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The thought that Sam Riley’s Tom might turn out to be Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity or John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice is tantalizing but gradually appears to be more like teasing misdirection as the movie shifts into psychodrama gear.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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In a relative sense, Bregman turned out to be something of a bargain.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 Dec. 2024
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La Roche-Posay’s toner, too, leads with salicylic acid—working alongside glycolic acid to unclog pores and smooth bumpy skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Spending on things like housecleaning services or grocery delivery left people feeling more satisfied than spending on things like new clothes and wine.—
Ashley Whillans and Michael Norton,
WSJ,
10 Sep. 2017
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If a company tells you it is bonded, know that doesn’t mean much: The bonds housecleaning services buy protect the company, not you.—
Kevin Brasler,
The Seattle Times,
28 Apr. 2017
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The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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The two that were closed – runways 4/22 and 15/33 – are shorter than the main runway and typically used during busier periods at the airport to alleviate congestion and smooth the flow of traffic into and out of DCA.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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