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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
Focusing on strategic locations such as hill-tops and water aquifers, large settlement blocs cut across the West Bank, preventing the natural growth of Palestinian population centers.
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The Tribune reports the Bears should brace themselves for requests from a variety of blocs within the legislature.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Many CEOs believe tariffs are here to stay, as America’s trading partners create their own walled fortresses and blocs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Approval ratings among gender blocs could ultimately shape party strategy and next year's outcomes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Young Patriots’ work demonstrated the power of organizing across social boundaries to create new, more powerful blocs that could bolster communities.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, left-leaning blocs continue to criticize mining for its environmental footprint and use in illicit finance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
In analyzing the two voter blocs, DiCamillo found that the biggest demographic differences were the political dimensions.
—Koko Nakajima, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Beyond acting as mere street gangs, the two blocs have displayed military and political prowess, while being accused of vast human rights abuses.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Tribune reports the Bears should brace themselves for requests from a variety of blocs within the legislature.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Many CEOs believe tariffs are here to stay, as America’s trading partners create their own walled fortresses and blocs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Approval ratings among gender blocs could ultimately shape party strategy and next year's outcomes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Young Patriots’ work demonstrated the power of organizing across social boundaries to create new, more powerful blocs that could bolster communities.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, left-leaning blocs continue to criticize mining for its environmental footprint and use in illicit finance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
In analyzing the two voter blocs, DiCamillo found that the biggest demographic differences were the political dimensions.
—Koko Nakajima, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Beyond acting as mere street gangs, the two blocs have displayed military and political prowess, while being accused of vast human rights abuses.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
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However, Abusin is hopeful that, through the success of the national team, common ground can be reached between the rival SAF and RSF factions.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An escape plan is hatched, leading to a breaking of factions, betrayals, and a shocking confrontation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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History offers examples of coalitions—filmmakers, advocates, policymakers, and engaged citizens—who built public media systems from the ground up, defended press freedom under authoritarian pressure, and expanded the public’s stake in independent storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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His message is as much about sovereignty as sustainability—that vulnerable nations must take matters into their own hands, building coalitions, and demanding their voices carry equal weight in shaping global solutions.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Why is this a big move from both parties?—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Within Nielsen, there is a sense that some of these companies, which have formed many alliances with ad-buying agencies as well as several media companies, may not have the full capital that the industry measurement task requires.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Countries will soon face pressure to choose not just which tools to adopt, but which norms, standards, and alliances to embrace.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Polls showed consistent opposition and unions organized the biggest demonstrations in decades, but Macron refused to budge.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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College athletes gaining a cut of revenue, becoming recognized as employees and forming unions weren’t on the radar screen.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Governments and national federations will play a vital role.—
Sportico Sponsored Content,
Sportico.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Jewish federations aren’t in the habit of donating to Palestinians, especially in wartime, and blowback from some givers and critics was inevitable.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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For reference, in Europe’s top five leagues last season, 514 penalties were taken and 94 saved (with another 14 missed), putting the general save rate at around 18 per cent.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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