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
Now, the Fifth Circuit has unblocked the law and returned the case to the district court.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The scammers usually impersonate SNAP representatives and ask for personal information in order to unblock or unlock EBT cards.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2025
Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Spida gets the sack 💥 Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen combined a blitz with a stunt to free Burns to come screaming through the middle of the line unblocked on the sack.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The scammers usually impersonate SNAP representatives and ask for personal information in order to unblock or unlock EBT cards.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2025
Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Spida gets the sack 💥 Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen combined a blitz with a stunt to free Burns to come screaming through the middle of the line unblocked on the sack.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblock
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The French Ambassador to Denmark opened the show, while French singer Oklou performed in place of a soundtrack.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Police said the highway will be shut down as crews work to clear the scene.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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