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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 could have been fine for those simply looking for a VPN for streaming media abroad, but Avast’s ability to unblock streaming sites is rather poor.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The government had argued the agreement would unblock the passage of the Employment Rights Bill and allow it to become law.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

The evidence reflects that libraries can and do unblock the filters when a patron so requests.

From Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling by United States District Court For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania