unchokes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unchoke
as in loosens (up)

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  1. facilitates
  2. smooths
  3. eases
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  • My company’s platform, which annually facilitates about 16,000 new deals, shows the same pattern.
    — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Residents deserve a candidate that prioritizes their quality of life, manages public resources and facilitates transparent communication.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • This in-shower treatment smooths the cuticle for reflective, glass-like shine, leaving strands softer, silkier, and ultra-glossy in just one minute.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers solved this issue by creating a dual processing technique that smooths the material surface and manages how the crystals form.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Her cheeks are flushed with a vivid, shimmering, nearly hot-pink blush that eases up a bit over the bridge of her nose.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The win eases some of the pressure on coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans, who improved sharply on defense after last week's dispiriting home loss to Oregon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of eases
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“Unchokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchokes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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