as in opened
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 unblocked
Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Now, the Fifth Circuit has unblocked the law and returned the case to the district court.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Spida gets the sack đ„ Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen combined a blitz with a stunt to free Burns to come screaming through the middle of the line unblocked on the sack.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Now, the Fifth Circuit has unblocked the law and returned the case to the district court.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Spida gets the sack đ„ Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen combined a blitz with a stunt to free Burns to come screaming through the middle of the line unblocked on the sack.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblocked
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In February of last year, Martinez proudly opened eight brand-new pickleball courts to the public.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel DiÌaz-Canel said on Friday, March 13, that the country opened talks with the United States as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises in decades.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The boys pole vaulters kept the crowd around late as San Dieguitoâs Dylan Yarbrough and Torrey Pinesâ Tyler Suhar each cleared 16 feet, 1 inch.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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After Dylan Volantis struck out a pair of Rebels to work around a one-out walk, Carson Tinney drove a two-run homer to center field that cleared the batter's eye.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Unblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocked. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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