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
The federal government has since threatened to withhold the state’s Medicaid payments, and Minnesota DHS sued in response to immediately unblock the flow of Medicaid funds.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
To unblock the distracting apps, the phone must be tapped against the external device.
—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
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
To unblock the distracting apps, the phone must be tapped against the external device.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblock
Verb
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Brent Suter opened the game and went two-plus innings.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The college’s leaders intentionally decided not to open a dining hall, so that the students would learn to cook and host others in their home.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The goal is to clear all planning and regulatory hurdles so the reactors are operational during the 2030s.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the FDA cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, paving the way for a cheaper, less invasive alternative to lumbar punctures and PET scans.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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