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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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

The BBC understands representatives from the Hillsborough Law campaign's legal team will be in parliament next week in an attempt to unblock the legal log jam and galvanise support.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.