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 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 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 Content under this category is automatically blocked on the network but can be unblocked by adults. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026 The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping. — Julian Lee, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unblock

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Behind Earl, who started at wide receiver and also played safety, North Chicago orchestrated a one-week turnaround for the ages, putting its 61-12 season-opening loss to Zion-Benton in the rearview mirror.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Gates officially open Monday, August 31, but just over half of the attendees will arrive earlier to build the big art installations and other features of the temporary city.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

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The penalties are a key point because, though the judge could clear the players to be eligible, a school may still be reluctant to risk being penalized by the conference.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Federal judges cleared Brown and Jimerson of roles in the killing in 2018.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

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