UNBLOCKING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unblocking

verb

present participle of unblock

as in opening

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 unblocking Cerys Goodall is the Founder of The Goods, a strategic consultancy focused on unblocking and accelerating startups and founders. —

Cerys Goodall, Forbes.com, 12 June 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 For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help. —

Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing. —

Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025

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Lionel Messi was inches from opening the scoring in Kansas City with just about five minutes gone.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 June 2026