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
To unblock the distracting apps, the phone must be tapped against the external device.
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Meg Oliver, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Literally — rise up by elevating yourself in bed, courtesy of Coop Sleep Goods’ Adjustable Wedge Pillow, which can unblock breathing, alleviate everything from acid reflux to back aches, and, when propped under your legs, do wonders in the swelling department.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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Meg Oliver, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Literally — rise up by elevating yourself in bed, courtesy of Coop Sleep Goods’ Adjustable Wedge Pillow, which can unblock breathing, alleviate everything from acid reflux to back aches, and, when propped under your legs, do wonders in the swelling department.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblock
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In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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So please open your eyes and look at what’s happened in Iran.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Injury report Plowden was cleared to play despite dealing with right foot soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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