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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a whole bloc of students got together to complain
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as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War
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Recent Examples of blocs
Harris’ comments came during the National Action Network’s annual convention, where more than a half-dozen potential candidates appeared this week , hoping to make inroads among Black voters — who comprise one of Democrats’ most powerful blocs.
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Steve Peoples, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Certainly, Pakistan was especially well-placed to act as a mediator given its unique network across rival blocs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The promise of the nation’s first Black chief executive also attracted voting blocs that didn’t regularly participate in elections as well as those who showed up every four years, like clockwork, but hadn’t supported a Democrat in such high numbers.
—David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
As ideological blocs collapsed, political scientist Samuel Huntington’s influential 1996 book Clash of Civilizations articulated a growing anxiety that globalization would harden into cultural antagonism rather than consensus.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps even more concerning for Golden State Democratic officials should be that Hilton and Bianco lead amongst a wide array of key voting blocs.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The ‘kingmaker’ decides the next steps Because neither the left-leaning nor right-leaning blocs won a majority, Løkke Rasmussen is now in the role of kingmaker.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Steve Peoples, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Certainly, Pakistan was especially well-placed to act as a mediator given its unique network across rival blocs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The promise of the nation’s first Black chief executive also attracted voting blocs that didn’t regularly participate in elections as well as those who showed up every four years, like clockwork, but hadn’t supported a Democrat in such high numbers.
—David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
As ideological blocs collapsed, political scientist Samuel Huntington’s influential 1996 book Clash of Civilizations articulated a growing anxiety that globalization would harden into cultural antagonism rather than consensus.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps even more concerning for Golden State Democratic officials should be that Hilton and Bianco lead amongst a wide array of key voting blocs.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The ‘kingmaker’ decides the next steps Because neither the left-leaning nor right-leaning blocs won a majority, Løkke Rasmussen is now in the role of kingmaker.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
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The new lawsuit joins a post-trial landscape littered with back-and-forth lawsuits between various factions.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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As everybody knows, New Order eventually split into two factions of mortal enemies.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ellison’s team is hoping to have the deal closed by the end of September, while coalitions are forming in the industry to mount an opposition front.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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They are considered standard-bearers of progressive or liberal politics on their respective continents, where reactionary parties and far-right populism have been on the rise for years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s approach to foreign policy — characterized by skepticism toward alliances, withdrawal from multilateral agreements and transactional deals — has caused anxiety and distress in Taiwan.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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Competition, alliances, and egos collide as this group puts public reputations on the line, testing players’ self-reliance, problem-solving, and grit, per the logline.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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What happens next For now, both sides appear dug in — but Friday's protest could serve as a turning point in a debate that has largely played out in city council meetings, policy documents, and advocacy campaigns.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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After withdrawing their endorsement of Swalwell, the California Teacher’s Association put its support behind Steyer, a sure blow to Porter, who has also sought to win the support of unions.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The groups, including DRUM Beats NYC, Jews For Racial & Economic Justice and unions CIR-SEIU, Teamsters Local 804 and United Auto Workers, were fundamental to Mamdani’s successful mayoral campaign.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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As women’s sports become more popular, ticket prices are going up—which is great for the growth of the leagues, but is pricing out some fans who have been with these teams for years.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recreation Supervisor Luke Ruter said bocce ball leagues will soon form for spring, summer and fall at Northridge Park.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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