unblocks

verb

present tense third-person singular of unblock
as in opens
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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  1. opens
  2. clears
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  • Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Waits also appears in Martin McDonagh’s next movie, Wild Horse Nine, which opens on November 6 and places him opposite John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, and Parker Posey.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of opens
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  • The approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) clears a major regulatory hurdle for the company’s commercial rollout.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Prosecutors argue the evidence easily clears Utah’s probable-cause standard at this stage of the case.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of clears
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“Unblocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocks. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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