unblock

verb

ˌən-ˈbläk How to pronounce unblock (audio)
Definition of unblocknext
as in to open
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way unblock the road so that the convoy can proceed

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Recent Examples of unblock Content under this category is automatically blocked on the network but can be unblocked by adults. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026 The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping. — Julian Lee, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026 His comments come as those allies express new dismay over the energy escalation, which has already driven up prices in Europe, and have shown little desire to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 No country has publicly announced plans to send ships or other kinds of assistance to unblock the strait. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unblock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblock
  1. open
  2. clear
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  • Just a week in the Iranian capital has offered an eye-opening insight into where the country is today.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Antonio Nusa opened the scoring before Ivory Coast equalised, but Haaland struck an 86th-minute winner.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of open
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  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of clear

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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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