BLOCKS Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words

blocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of block

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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blocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of block

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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as in intercepts

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley

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Recent Examples of blocks

Noun

Open from 6 to 9pm, the market spreads along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 booths. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Adebayo ranks second in franchise history in all-time points scored (10,391 points) and total rebounds grabbed (5,756 rebounds), third in all-time assists (2,276 assists) and steals (693), and fifth in all-time blocks (538 blocks). — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 In advance of the event, several blocks around Penn Station had been blocked off to cars and pedestrians. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 July 2026 Their rehearsal dinner, which seemingly occurred the night prior, saw a similar law enforcement presence as well road blocks, meant to protect the privacy of Swift, Kelce and their approximately 1,000 guests. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 In Newport Beach, a crowd of roughly 3,000 people showed up last weekend, leading to fights and disruptions across several blocks of the Balboa Peninsula, police said. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 There are a number of configurations, blocks, and mini-blocks that can be reserved, accommodating groups of all sizes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The Staten Island FerryHawks play just a few blocks from the ferry terminal at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park with the lowerManhattan skyline in the distance. — James McClellan, Curbed, 10 July 2026 In conventional photolithography, an opaque mask blocks light from unwanted areas to create two-dimensional patterns. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Verb

The Connected Vehicle Rule, finalized in 2025 under the Biden Administration, effectively blocks Polestar from selling cars in the US starting with the 2027 model year. — New Atlas, 4 July 2026 One blocks the receptor binding protein, which the virus uses to attach to human cells. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 For example, a free kick should be awarded in such circumstances if an offside player blocks an opponent’s view of the ball, challenges an opponent for the ball, or tries to play it but misses. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 July 2026 In response to growing opposition, Lowell's City Council voted 10-0 in February to pass a moratorium that blocks further data center expansion for a year. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 What comes next The ruling in Monsanto’s favor blocks Durnell’s claim. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition. — Liz Gray, USA Today, 2 July 2026 The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation. — Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026 This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks

Noun

But this year the shrub and tree forms, pruned and unpruned, are full of colorful clusters of blooms.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Saggar, who is familiar with the parasite, said there could be multiple clusters involving different sources.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of clusters

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The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators.

— Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
In National Grid Partners’ 2025 survey of utility innovators, the top obstacles included talent and integration with existing systems, not the quality of the models.

— Frank Carnevale, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Another practice involved staff stuffing insects, herbs and different scents into the leaves of lettuce heads, offering the adolescent skunks another challenge that would put their developing foraging skills to the test.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
With the Lopes Cabral image, there are tons and tons of pieces of a man and woman embracing with their heads next to each other.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of heads

Noun

Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of factions

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And evolving coalitions of philanthropic groups, businesses, and individual citizens are stepping up to meet the need.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
Right-of-center justices formed coalitions Roman Martinez, a partner at Latham & Watkins who has argued 16 cases before the justices, said there’s no question the court is highly polarized, especially on the far right and left sides.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of coalitions

Verb

The restaurant fills nightly for its contemporary takes on Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese cuisine from chef de cuisine Elmo Han.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The restaurant runs slower in summer, but fills up fast as the weather cools, especially around the holidays.

— Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 10 July 2026