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
Content under this category is automatically blocked on the network but can be unblocked by adults.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry.
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Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
12 Nov. 2025
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
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.
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Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry.
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Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
12 Nov. 2025
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
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.
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Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblocked
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San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
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It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
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After 90-plus minutes of frustration and failure to break down cagey South Africa at SoFi Stadium, Canada made history in an instant when Alistair Johnston’s long pass into the box was cleared directly into the path of Eustáquio.
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In episode 2 of House of the Dragon season 3, which aired on Sunday, June 28, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) cleared the way for Rhaenyra to take control of the Red Keep.
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“Unblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocked. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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