UNBLOCK Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unblock

verb

ˌən-ˈbläk

Definition of unblock

as in to open

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 unblock His comments come as those allies express new dismay over the energy escalation, which has already driven up prices in Europe, and have shown little desire to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 The battle that ensues is their push to unblock it at the behest of the Greens (supporters of Tom Glynn-Carney's King Aegon II Targaryen). — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 In return, Tehran has reiterated its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear weapon, promised to dilute near weapons-grade uranium, and agreed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz – concessions that don’t go significantly beyond its prewar offers. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 For the first time in 16 years, Viktor Orbán misses an EU leaders’ summit as new Prime Minister Péter Magyar takes Hungary’s seat and moves to unblock Ukraine’s path to the bloc. — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unblock

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The mosque opened to the public on Saturday for a farewell ceremony.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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