Thesaurus results for BLOC

bloc

noun

ˈbläk

Definition of bloc

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group a whole bloc of students got together to complain

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as in coalition

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War

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Recent Examples of bloc Ben’s view Even as European leaders press forward to centralize the bloc’s economy and invest in its shared security, the rising politics in Germany and France are pulling those nations in the opposite direction. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Despite communism’s collapse in 20th century Soviet bloc countries, the last decade has witnessed a surprising surge in interest in communism and socialism among the US public and journalists globally. — Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 On Wednesday, von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member -- a status that does not currently exist in the bloc's treaties and would have to be created. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 Although the establishment of the broad pro-democracy bloc that set aside other disagreements was a necessary response to a political crisis, its eventual dissolution will also probably be a sign of civic health. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloc

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Noun

There are multiple factions with a variety of goals and assessments about the technology's promise, dangers and how it should be governed.

— Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
The last thing that Canada needs is a faction that can be exploited by foes — both foreign and domestic — in an attempt to break up Canada to better control its considerable wealth.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of faction

Noun

The Block the Merger coalition and other opponents of the deal have filed amicus briefs reiterating their objections.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
The influx of money from Sosnick puts Raman’s coalition in a strong position during the campaign’s final six weeks.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of coalition

Noun

The petition argues that the decision was incorrect because mining hadn’t occurred on the property for years prior to 1976, said the alliance’s attorney, Henry Josefberg.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of alliance

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Her arms and legs were very long and swept the air like wings, and the hem of her skirt trembled in the spotlight.

— Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
The creamy white larvae are maggots and have no wings, wing buds, or legs on their soft, tapering bodies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Seneca said the renaming violated the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, which was signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee confederacy promising perpetual peace and friendship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.

— Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of confederacy

Noun

Mubadala has become a direct investor in Luckin after a $1 billion joint investment with Centurium in early September, with neither side disclosing the respective stake size.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
But his interests ultimately shifted toward the business side of entertainment.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Starbucks Workers United responds Starbucks Workers United, the union representing more than 12,000 baristas at 700 coffeehouses nationwide, responded Thursday to the company’s plans to close additional stores.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

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