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
For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblocking
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Futures that indicate where the S&P 500 will trade at the opening bell dropped 2%, while Dow futures pointed to as much as a 970-point drop.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Restricting access to one of the country’s most important sources of affordable capital risks slowing expansion, delaying hiring and preventing new firms from opening their doors altogether.—
Krish O'Mara Vignarajah,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1084 was passed along party lines, clearing its first chamber.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mavericks rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who returned Thursday after missing eight games with a foot injury, was not listed on Dallas’ injury report, clearing the Newport, Maine, native to make his first professional appearance at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Unblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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