Contact and joining

Synonyms for unplug

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · verb · Reason line included

The senseverbTier 3, RidgelineContact and joining

pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable

Unplug the hair dryer after using it.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

disconnect

Same sentence, swapped: Disconnect the hair dryer after using it.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for unplug as it is used in the sentence above.

unwind
unravel
unfold

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Closest first: other contact and joining words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

excavateverbdigremove the inner part or the core ofRidgelineHas a reason line fastenverbfixcause to be firmly attachedRidgelineHas a reason line freeadjective, verbdetachednot fixed in positionRidgeline2 senses grateverbgrindmake a grating or grinding sound by rubbing togetherRidgelineHas a reason line pryverbjimmyto move or force, especially in an effort to get something openTreelineHas a reason line purseverbwrinklegather or contract into wrinkles or foldsRidgeline pushverbdrivestrive and make an effort to reach a goalFoothills2 senses drawingnoundraftingthe creation of artistic pictures or diagramsRidgelineHas a reason line

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