unblocked

past tense of unblock
as in opened
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 unblocked 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, 19 June 2026 Content under this category is automatically blocked on the network but can be unblocked by adults. Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Now, the Fifth Circuit has unblocked the law and returned the case to the district court. Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 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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  • Project Hail Mary, which was filmed for IMAX, opened with $28 million in global IMAX box office.
    David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Meadow Plaza Shopping Center, which first opened in 1959, has long served as a neighborhood go-to spot for daily necessities.
    Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
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  • First responders cleared about 50 homes in flood-prone areas, said Jerel Haley, the Kerrville police chief.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • If the recent addition is cleared who of the three 7footers gets the nod?
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

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“Unblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocked. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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