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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
Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Victor Wembanyama led Team World with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Tegan and Sara have been there since 2022, mostly choosing to share voice notes rather than blocks of text.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Almost 23 years after he was born a few blocks away from UFCU Disch-Falk Field, the senior put together a signature performance in a 12-2 seven-inning win.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Punch finished with 17 of his 19 points after halftime while adding three steals and two blocks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Gift Uchenna had 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Six-four junior center Erin Condron had 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Sarr recovers and blocks the shot from behind.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Imran Ghani, executive director of CAIR-Houston, said the move effectively blocks Muslim families from accessing the program to send their children to schools that align with their values, as adherents of other faiths are able to do.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
That design choice blocks third-party access by default.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The controversial Connecticut Trust Act blocks local police from making an arrest that is based only on a request by federal agents in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hidden in the northwest corner of downtown Austin, just a few blocks from the Texas capitol, the Judges Hill neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most significant architectural history.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Victor Wembanyama led Team World with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Tegan and Sara have been there since 2022, mostly choosing to share voice notes rather than blocks of text.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Almost 23 years after he was born a few blocks away from UFCU Disch-Falk Field, the senior put together a signature performance in a 12-2 seven-inning win.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Punch finished with 17 of his 19 points after halftime while adding three steals and two blocks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Gift Uchenna had 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Six-four junior center Erin Condron had 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The bill also blocks foreign funding so Illinois courts are not used as a financial tool by outside interests.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Sarr recovers and blocks the shot from behind.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Imran Ghani, executive director of CAIR-Houston, said the move effectively blocks Muslim families from accessing the program to send their children to schools that align with their values, as adherents of other faiths are able to do.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
That design choice blocks third-party access by default.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The controversial Connecticut Trust Act blocks local police from making an arrest that is based only on a request by federal agents in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
Noun
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Best of all is the installation-style curation, with paintings surrounded by clusters of artifacts from the same period.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sweet alyssum has clusters of flowers with a honey fragrance, and pollinators adore it.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The secluded area in Arizona where Guthrie lives and appears to have been kidnapped in the early morning hours of February 1 continues to present obstacles, as does the intense media scrutiny.—
Elizabeth Hartfield,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Chair-heads are sourcing used Chipotle chairs for their homes—the natural wood and iron look is pretty inoffensive, to be fair.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most political factions in Haiti agree that the next phase of the transition should be led by a dual executive, with both a prime minister and a president.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Clearly some conservatives are still willing to hold the more radical factions of the party to account.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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America is forming new critical mineral and technology coalitions, most recently Pax Silica, the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some of the other council members cited Matsui’s ability to build coalitions and secure funding for flood protection measures.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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How about the person who fills your water glass, or clears the empty plates?—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
15 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, undermines the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, and obstructs the establishment of their independent sovereign state .—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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