as in to open
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 unplug
In the meantime, the representative suggested unplugging the malfunctioning BiPAP for 30 minutes.
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
Tracy then made the unusual choice of unplugging from the art world, moving from Galveston to tiny San Ygnacio, population under 1,000 along the Rio Grande, a town as much Mexican as American.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
If the industry can’t find a way to balance corporate needs with appropriate advertising, people might turn off not only their TVs more often, but also unplug from those brands completely.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
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In the wilds of South Africa’s Western Cape, this 272-acre property at the foothills of the Langeberg mountain range is a chance to escape and unplug without leaving luxury behind.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
Tracy then made the unusual choice of unplugging from the art world, moving from Galveston to tiny San Ygnacio, population under 1,000 along the Rio Grande, a town as much Mexican as American.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
If the industry can’t find a way to balance corporate needs with appropriate advertising, people might turn off not only their TVs more often, but also unplug from those brands completely.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
From $206 per night. BOOK NOW Perks: Outdoor shower, jacuzzi, patio, Egyptian cotton linens, indoor fireplace
In the wilds of South Africa’s Western Cape, this 272-acre property at the foothills of the Langeberg mountain range is a chance to escape and unplug without leaving luxury behind.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Listen to this article In the heart of East Village, about as far from Petco Park as first base is from second base, sits Choi’s, a modern Korean fusion restaurant that opened a little more than a year ago.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Adames padded that lead in the fifth inning with the 155th home run of his career, a two-run shot that barely cleared the left-field fence and extended the Giants’ lead to 6-3.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Wolfe referenced another bill, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in April, and is now set to go before the Senate.—
Monica Pitrelli,Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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