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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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as in obstacles
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 heads
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 factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a more conservative block within the political party
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as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a block of oil-producing nations
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as in fills
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 obstructs
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 blocks
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
However, once a nutrient broth at 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) was added, the spores activated, breaking the plastic all the way down to its base building blocks after just six days.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Public Library anchor the nearby blocks.
—Jonathan Timm, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In his second game back from injury, Reaves had 15 points on seven-of-14 shooting with three blocks.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard added three blocks himself in the clincher.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Not for 36-year-old Ryan McDonagh, who used his body to stop five shots in Game 6 and is the NHL’s all-time leader in postseason blocks, according to Hockey Reference.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Key parts like the build plate and resin vat are separately protected and immobilized within the chamber using dense foam blocks and additional cardboard bracing, minimizing the risk of shifting or damage.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Earlier this year, city leaders ended a contract dispute with a contractor, allowing workers to finish and reopen several blocks of East Flagler Street.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Leadership cowardice blocks our connection to that top level — the why.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
With the two-drug regimen, patients first take mifepristone — which blocks the hormone progesterone — to end the pregnancy.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 4 May 2026
The drug blocks a signal that causes cancer cells to grow non-stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Oversized furniture that blocks walkways disrupts the natural flow of a gathering.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The bill blocks all law enforcement officers — at the local, state and federal levels — from wearing masks.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The executive order also blocks assets owned or controlled by the Cuban government, its agencies, companies and officials.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In late 2026 or early 2027, the Supreme Court is also expected to hear a case about whether existing federal law already blocks those lawsuits.
—Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Twelve blocks to the west, the Pacific Ocean glitters and threatens, waves dragging out in the wind.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
However, once a nutrient broth at 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) was added, the spores activated, breaking the plastic all the way down to its base building blocks after just six days.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Public Library anchor the nearby blocks.
—Jonathan Timm, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In his second game back from injury, Reaves had 15 points on seven-of-14 shooting with three blocks.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard added three blocks himself in the clincher.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Not for 36-year-old Ryan McDonagh, who used his body to stop five shots in Game 6 and is the NHL’s all-time leader in postseason blocks, according to Hockey Reference.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Key parts like the build plate and resin vat are separately protected and immobilized within the chamber using dense foam blocks and additional cardboard bracing, minimizing the risk of shifting or damage.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Earlier this year, city leaders ended a contract dispute with a contractor, allowing workers to finish and reopen several blocks of East Flagler Street.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Verb
But then maybe Embiid blocks him from behind.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Leadership cowardice blocks our connection to that top level — the why.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
With the two-drug regimen, patients first take mifepristone — which blocks the hormone progesterone — to end the pregnancy.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 4 May 2026
The drug blocks a signal that causes cancer cells to grow non-stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Oversized furniture that blocks walkways disrupts the natural flow of a gathering.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The bill blocks all law enforcement officers — at the local, state and federal levels — from wearing masks.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The executive order also blocks assets owned or controlled by the Cuban government, its agencies, companies and officials.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In late 2026 or early 2027, the Supreme Court is also expected to hear a case about whether existing federal law already blocks those lawsuits.
—Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
Noun
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Cape plumbago develops clusters of true blue, pink, or white phlox-like flowers on new growth from summer to fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Faint star clusters become visible.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Still, travelers may encounter obstacles obtaining their refunds.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The case for and against a redo The obstacles to a redo are considerable, starting with the obvious security concerns.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Still, Fudd was able to adjust and didn’t pick up a single foul after halftime, and Wings coach Jose Fernandez isn’t concerned about the star guard as Dallas heads into its second preseason game Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces at home.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Governing coalitions are essential here, given Wales' proportional voting system.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Book well in advance for this South End venue, as this small venue fills up fast.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The sound of birds fills the humid air in Tatamá National Park, located on the western slopes of the Andes mountains.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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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,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The process intercepts industrial carbon emissions before they are released into the atmosphere and converts them into recycled fibers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kagan and his colleagues showed that within minutes, neurons on microchips could learn to play Pong, the classic video game in which a player repeatedly intercepts a ball—think two-dimensional ping-pong.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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