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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

Both providers reliably unblock major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max and BBC iPlayer, and both bypass geo-restrictions with ease.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Jacky Smith, a professor in respiratory medicine at the University of Manchester, spoke to Radio 4's Sliced Bread to unblock fact from fiction.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

At all events, it takes time for librarians to make decisions about whether to honor patrons' requests to unblock Web pages.

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