as in member
one of the parts that make up a whole
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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Recent Examples of building block
Likewise, Wong’s bricks are beyond compare in the attention lavished on each individual building block.
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Indexes swung lower as companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
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Stan Choe,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Indexes swung lower after companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
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ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for building block
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Indexes swung lower as companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Indexes swung lower after companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
—
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for building block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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The historic celebration, watched by hundreds of millions, had Hollywood appeal, welcoming Serena Williams, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham and George Clooney, in addition to the royal family members in attendance.
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She will be temporarily replaced by Casey Meyer, a member of the government’s legal team.
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Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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One of the most important components is the avionics system that allows the pilot to access the aircraft’s various navigation and communications systems.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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