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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
Verb
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Moreno said Echevarría’s lawyers failed to provide convincing evidence that Expedia Group facilitated the bookings and that the holding company could not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the center sits the 72-foot-tall installation of 1,632 curved glass panels, which facilitate energy-saving airflow while bathing the terminal in natural light.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Joe angrily unplugs the screen and the camera keeps following him.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.—
Colin C. Campbell,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To neaten up the drawer, use clear or white plastic magazine or file holders nestled side by side to hold boxes and packages of frozen foods.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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This was a week dedicated to the passage of several bills that would ease regulations on prominent appliances.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, some pressures have eased compared with a year ago.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer.—
MONICA DAVEY and JULIE BOSMAN,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2016
Verb
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Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whatever turns out to be the motive of Kirk’s assassin, the websites Bluesky and Reddit were teeming with left-wing celebrations of his death.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Atrociraptors show up to try and eat everybody soon enough but in many ways that’s preferable to having to unclog a toilet or check for food spoilage in the kitchen.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is formulated with charcoal to remove buildup and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and unclog pores, which creates a healthier environment for hair growth.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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