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
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.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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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As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shares fell almost 4% before the opening bell.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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From July 2024 through February 2025 alone, the city reported clearing 530 encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Unblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblocking. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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