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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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It could have been fine for those simply looking for a VPN for streaming media abroad, but Avast’s ability to unblock streaming sites is rather poor.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Separately, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit China in late January as he looks to unblock sales of the company’s H200 chips, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

The government had argued the agreement would unblock the passage of the Employment Rights Bill and allow it to become law.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

It is therefore Z's duty to play his ace on his partner's king, and thus unblock his partner's suit.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis