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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblocking
  1. opening
  2. clearing
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  • Come with a small group just before opening to get your name on the list early.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The internet and persistent digital-skills shortages then made labor markets far more transparent, opening external opportunities for workers and easier access to talent for employers.
    — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of opening
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  • Future missions will also depend on heavy machinery capable of clearing terrain, stabilizing landing areas, and performing construction work without constant human control.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Adopting The Discipline Of Subtraction Preparing an enterprise for significant change is about clearing the path so the organization can move at full speed without derailing.
    — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of clearing

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“Unblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocking. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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