as in opening
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 unblocking
Cerys Goodall is the Founder of The Goods, a strategic consultancy focused on unblocking and accelerating startups and founders.
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Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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.
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Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing.
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Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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
For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing.
—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblocking
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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
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Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
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This indicates the Saudis are clearing a backlog of oil tankers that were unable to exit the Gulf during the conflict, the firm said.
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Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.
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“Unblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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