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 The battle that ensues is their push to unblock it at the behest of the Greens (supporters of Tom Glynn-Carney's King Aegon II Targaryen). — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unblock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblock
  1. open
  2. clear
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  • Ash bought the building in 2015, opening the Siren after three years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, guests participating in the butterfly release carefully held small containers before opening them and watching the butterflies take flight.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of open
Verb
  • Contracts were signed, schedules were cleared, writers room was supposed to start this month, production was supposed to begin early next year.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Birdie blinked slowly to clear her eyes, then carefully pressed the cold metal of the knife against her cheek.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of clear

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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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