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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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3
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
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Less than four hours earlier just four blocks away, a 22-year-old man was left clinging to life when he was shot in the neck.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The victim's car was later seen pulled over at Devon Avenue and Troy Street a few blocks away.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Stokes tacked on seven blocks for her seventh game this season with three or more before fouling out.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Despite the blocks and the physical tools, Carr has a lot of work to do to be a reliable defender, which may have contributed most to his drop outside of the draft’s top 20.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Quarks discovered at Fermilab (1977 and 1995) Two of the six quarks — fundamental building blocks of matter — were discovered at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Raised on Kansas City’s East Side just blocks from the district, Thompson viewed the opportunity as a milestone in his career.
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J.m. Banks
june 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Many environments were large structures built as single blocks, such as the interior of the airliner.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of bemotrizinol, a compound that blocks ultraviolet radiation, in over-the-counter sunscreen.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
As a result, the system blocks most people from ever taking their case to court, where a judge could order prison officials to provide relief.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Ejiofor has long been one of the best players in college basketball, having led the Red Storm in points, rebounds, assists and blocks this season.
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Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
The destruction includes residential towers, apartment blocks, commercial structures and public facilities, further complicating recovery efforts.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Less than four hours earlier just four blocks away, a 22-year-old man was left clinging to life when he was shot in the neck.
—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The victim's car was later seen pulled over at Devon Avenue and Troy Street a few blocks away.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Stokes tacked on seven blocks for her seventh game this season with three or more before fouling out.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Despite the blocks and the physical tools, Carr has a lot of work to do to be a reliable defender, which may have contributed most to his drop outside of the draft’s top 20.
—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Quarks discovered at Fermilab (1977 and 1995) Two of the six quarks — fundamental building blocks of matter — were discovered at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Raised on Kansas City’s East Side just blocks from the district, Thompson viewed the opportunity as a milestone in his career.
—
J.m. Banks
june 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Many environments were large structures built as single blocks, such as the interior of the airliner.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Verb
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
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of bemotrizinol, a compound that blocks ultraviolet radiation, in over-the-counter sunscreen.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
—
Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
As a result, the system blocks most people from ever taking their case to court, where a judge could order prison officials to provide relief.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Ejiofor has long been one of the best players in college basketball, having led the Red Storm in points, rebounds, assists and blocks this season.
—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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But obstacles veered her away from art for years.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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While posing for a photo opp, Stewart turned heads in a black-and-white tweed skirt suit by Chanel.
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Ultranationalist factions, once allied with Britain’s Euroskeptics, have come to the fore across the Continent.
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Two competing measures designed to cap hospital executives’ pay and limit healthcare union political activities won’t appear on voters’ ballots in November after the rival factions reached a deal to remove them.
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Grassroots coalitions have pushed for limits in California and nationwide as parents have become alarmed over how digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction.
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But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.
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September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
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This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Butcher then goes rogue and attempts to spread the supe-killing virus from the top of Vought Tower, but Hughie (Jack Quaid) intercepts him.
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Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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