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unblock

[uhn-blok] / ʌnˈblɒk /
VERB
clear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ameliorate disentangle unclog
STRONG
brighten clarify cleanse disencumber disengage eliminate empty erase extricate free lighten loosen lose meliorate open purify refine rid sweep tidy unburden unload unloose unpack untie vacate void wipe
WEAK
break up burn off rule out shake off throw off
Antonyms
STRONG
burden corrupt darken depress dirty dull fill keep load pollute sanction upset

Example Sentences

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Bahrain launched negotiations two weeks ago on a draft that would have given a clear UN mandate to any state wishing to use force to unblock the strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It would require U.S.-protected convoys to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

That may be what’s behind ExpressVPN’s impressive ability to unblock streaming sites.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

They are also arguing the move would unblock the passage of its wider employment rights bill through Parliament, after the House of Lords twice voted for a six-month period, delaying its progress.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

"I thought," Trigger said reflectively, "you could unblock someone like that."

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.