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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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2
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
Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
For the past two years, he’s lived in an upstairs apartment that overlooks this block of hotels, boutiques and restaurants.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Casper's decision also blocked a provision of the executive order that would have added new requirements for how U.S. citizens abroad, including military members and their families, register and vote.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Noun
She’s been working on block starts and her reaction time.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
For the past two years, he’s lived in an upstairs apartment that overlooks this block of hotels, boutiques and restaurants.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Verb
Scott recently flexed his political muscles by blocking a state policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Casper's decision also blocked a provision of the executive order that would have added new requirements for how U.S. citizens abroad, including military members and their families, register and vote.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block
Noun
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The nine isles are organized into three geographic clusters—east, central, and west.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of the following three years, four more modules will be sent up and dock with the one already there, with the new cluster serving as a semi-autonomous space station budding from the larger existing one.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Existing Challenges While the impact of these types of fintechs is already significant, their work is not without its own set of obstacles, and several ongoing challenges remain.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Raise the stakes, place insuperable obstacles before the protagonist, have the protagonist somehow surmount them while becoming braver and better.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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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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On the left-hand side of the stage, fans funnelled directly into a pen that added more pressure to fans against barriers with no route of escape.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The show’s promo art will even be emblazoned on the side of shuttle buses.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Noun
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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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No other blood could possibly have made it onto Negan’s boot in this zombie apocalypse filled with violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Lavish parties and gatherings filled its grand halls, attracting prominent figures from politics, business, and the arts.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Last December, after a trial without a jury, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson convicted Lamond of one count of obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The government can also intercept up to 100% of a federal tax refund, and offset up to 15% of Social Security benefits, although Social Security offset is now temporarily paused following this week’s announcement.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In a statement to Tass, the ministry said some drones were intercepted and added that several perpetrators had been detained.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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