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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
constant bickering that is only a block to the completion of the project
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as in head
slang
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
threatened to knock the block off the jerk next door if he didn't can the noise
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as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a block of oil-producing nations
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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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as in to obstruct
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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Recent Examples of block
Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
His footwork in the paint resembles a 1980s big man, while his passing and vision from the low block are akin to modern forwards.
—Sam Jane, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Cuomo's political comeback may be blocked by young progressive
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stands at the precipice of a remarkable political comeback — but a second-term Assembly member may be in his way.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Into this breach comes the new kid on the block, Cache AI.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
His footwork in the paint resembles a 1980s big man, while his passing and vision from the low block are akin to modern forwards.
—Sam Jane, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Verb
After initially issuing a temporary restraining order, Williams issued a longer-lasting preliminary injunction to block enforcement.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Cuomo's political comeback may be blocked by young progressive
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stands at the precipice of a remarkable political comeback — but a second-term Assembly member may be in his way.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block
Noun
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To identify these early galaxies, Wold and his colleagues focused on a massive galaxy cluster called Abell 2744, or Pandora's Cluster, located about 4 billion light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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When a frenzied cluster of infected, as the virus carriers are known collectively, bursts through the door and the screaming starts, the video image of Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po and Tinky-Winky gets splashed with blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But there’s a major obstacle: municipalities, not the national government, are responsible for managing stray animals.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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The Peñasquitos Falls Loop via Carmel Valley follows portions of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail on the north and south sides of the creek, marked as North Trail and South Trail. Park along Evans Wood Way, in a residential neighborhood located off Carmel Mountain Road.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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And maybe the playoffs over on that side of the sport would have been a lot sexier if Steph Curry hadn’t gotten hurt.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Send three thoughtful messages daily and watch your pipeline fill with warm leads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The farm—which is, in fact, an enormous warehouse—is filled with lettuce seedlings growing under banks of lights in a mist of chemicals.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Kastner, meanwhile, was charged with battery and obstructing an officer without violence.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 16, 2025.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Most missiles sent from Iran have been intercepted, though some did get through, killing more than 20 people in Israel.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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“Block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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