1
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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2
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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Avs stumbled out of the starting blocks the past two seasons.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Back-to-back solo blocks by eighth-grade middle blocker Grace Baur pulled the Eagles within three points partway through the opening set.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
A couple blocks from his fellow linemen left him an open lane to score.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Elijah Chol also had four blocks.
—Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Therefore, understanding the organic chemistry of the LMC can also help teach us about the organic chemistry of the early universe, in particular how soon the building blocks of life were able to form.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Senior middle Danice Nordlicht is a force in the middle, leading the Falcons with 74 blocks and 140 kills.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Paul Reed narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, stepping up in Duren and Stewart’s absence to play a meaningful 19 minutes.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
If the customer does not recognize the purchase, the bank blocks the transaction.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Koco Bell Express joins other Korean options just blocks away.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Because the Moon blocks the transmissions from Yutu-2 to Earth, the Chinese rover used a relay satellite to communicate with its base back home.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
This process blocks phishing and password theft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
That federal law blocks state prosecutors from bringing a similar case, the lawyers said.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Water molecules migrate toward the saltier side, but the membrane blocks salt ions from passing.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The center went 2-for-8 in the loss but had eight rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Avs stumbled out of the starting blocks the past two seasons.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Back-to-back solo blocks by eighth-grade middle blocker Grace Baur pulled the Eagles within three points partway through the opening set.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
A couple blocks from his fellow linemen left him an open lane to score.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Elijah Chol also had four blocks.
—Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Therefore, understanding the organic chemistry of the LMC can also help teach us about the organic chemistry of the early universe, in particular how soon the building blocks of life were able to form.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Senior middle Danice Nordlicht is a force in the middle, leading the Falcons with 74 blocks and 140 kills.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Paul Reed narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, stepping up in Duren and Stewart’s absence to play a meaningful 19 minutes.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
The order now blocks a previous ruling by a Rhode Island judge that required the payments to be paid out by Friday night, NBC News notes.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
If the customer does not recognize the purchase, the bank blocks the transaction.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Koco Bell Express joins other Korean options just blocks away.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Because the Moon blocks the transmissions from Yutu-2 to Earth, the Chinese rover used a relay satellite to communicate with its base back home.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
This process blocks phishing and password theft.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
That federal law blocks state prosecutors from bringing a similar case, the lawyers said.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Water molecules migrate toward the saltier side, but the membrane blocks salt ions from passing.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
Noun
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Institutions were obstacles to be blamed or bypassed.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ladders can help fish circumvent these obstacles, but learning to navigate them can take the animals days.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wiser heads, though, can see that the fraud also robbed funds from those who needed them the most and that rooting out fraud should not be a partisan issue.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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So when the first children in the commune were born, factions emerged around which language the next generation should speak.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the caucus emerged from a two-hour meeting on Thursday declaring that the 47-member group is coalescing around a unified strategy rather than splintering into factions, which could mean the government funding fight lasts well beyond the current 37 days.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Restorative coalitions also have an impact on services that require trauma recognition, report and intervention.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Policies enacted without durable organization, broad working-class coalitions, and a political economy that strengthens working-class power will not survive.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rock is eroded from the higher-elevation land into the basin, which also fills with the organic remains of plants and animals.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Much as Cornell did, Anderson fills every inch of space available, whether in his film frames or immersive installations.—
Stephanie Sporn,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 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,
6 Jan. 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 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone intercepts Marie on her way to find Thomas Godolkin, and Annabeth warns her about the premonition.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jocasta intercepts him and narrows her eyes at his cover story.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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