unclog
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unclog
Synonyms
clear, free, open, unplug, unstop
Antonyms
block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop
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By 2012 Judge Norko was instrumental in Limited Scope Representation becoming a reality, that is participation by lawyers on parts of pro se cases to unclog the court system. — courant.com, "Raymond R. Norko," 1 Sep. 2019 Ingredients to look out for: Benzoyl peroxide to kill acne-causing bacteria, salicylic acid to help exfoliate and unclog pores, and retinoids to help control cell turnover, which allows clogged cells to shed and prevents them from clogging. — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, "10 Tried-and-True Ways to Get Rid of Pimples Fast," 14 June 2019 The city had a dedicated phone line for fireworks complaints to keep 911 lines unclogged, but the hotline only received nine calls on July 4, Pyle said. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Costa Mesa police take fewer than 500 fireworks-related calls over 4th of July holiday season," 18 July 2019 Formulated with salicylic acid in addition to clay, this mask works in five minutes to deeply clean and unclog pores without irritation. — Christina Heiser, NBC News, "The best products for oily skin, according to dermatologists," 6 July 2019 Within that, there will be some easy potential fixes that could unclog free agency. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "After Kimbrel and Keuchel Signings, the State of MLB Free Agency Remains Bleak," 12 June 2019 The company has spent tens of millions of dollars on extra equipment, labor hours and fuel to unclog the network. — Paul Ziobro, WSJ, "Union Pacific’s Cure for Congestion: Imitate a Rival," 19 Sep. 2018 In, Baton Rouge voters approved a property tax increase for a mental health facility that proponents hope will provide the care people need, and unclog jails and courts. — Tracey Ross, Essence, "Taraji P. Henson Speaks To Black Female Mayors About Increasing Access To Mental Health Resources," 4 June 2019 In 2017, Roto-Rooter plumbers unclogged almost 211,000 residential kitchen sinks, caused by a variety of reasons, costing American homeowners over $30 million. — Lara Korte, WSJ, "Everyone* Pours Bacon Fat Down the Drain, Everyone Lies About It," 8 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unclog.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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