blocs

noun

plural of bloc
1
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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2
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 The global technology stack is splintering into rival blocs that no longer share standards, priorities, or even a common definition of winning. — Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 That has raised concerns that the next era of wireless communications—headlined by 6G and Wi-Fi 8—will result in the world’s three largest economic blocs adopting three incompatible wireless spectrum models. — Stephen Cousins, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 Polls give Vannacci’s party single-digit support, but that’s a potentially decisive share when time comes for coalition building, given Italy’s main center-right and center-left blocs are so closely matched. — Giada Zampano, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Polls put Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale at around 4% to nearly 5%, a potentially decisive share with Italy’s main center-right and center-left blocs closely matched. — ABC News, 14 June 2026 The prime minister said that together, the EU and Canada are one of the largest economic, cultural, technological, financial and military blocs in the world. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 Several trading blocs that had previously entered into trade negotiations with the United States, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, Ecuador, Indonesia and Pakistan, would be subject to the new 10% tariff. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 North Texans are eager to cast their ballots, and among the region's largest and most influential voting blocs are Latino voters. — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 May 2026 Jackson also said the provision shaped the 1st, 4th and 7th Congressional Districts in the Chicago area and include Black and Hispanic voting blocs. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
  1. factions
  2. coalitions
  3. parties
  4. alliances
  5. sides
  6. unions
  7. federations
  8. leagues
Noun
  • The massacre left at least 70 people dead and factions of the gang were accused of carrying out the attacks.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Over the years, its mediation was brought to bear on the conflict in Sudan’s western Darfur region, Lebanese factional feuding and the rift between the Palestinians’ Hamas and Fatah factions.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of factions
Noun
  • Graham’s death deprives the Senate of not only a reliable Republican vote, but also a negotiator who often helped assemble coalitions on national security issues, judicial nominations, and budget legislation.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
  • While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • The firmware problem highlights the Hue Bridge ecosystem’s lack of backup features, as some affected parties have noted.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Semafor reported at the time that Versant and The Ankler were also among the interested parties.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • There are no plans to try to separate supporters of the two sides, Atlanta police said — either inside or outside the stadium.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of sides
Noun
  • Representatives from guilds and unions also have been lobbying for a federal incentive, along with figures like Noah Wyle and producer Chris Fenton.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Hollywood unions have also expressed reservations, or outright opposition, to the deal, warning that further industry consolidation threatens thousands of jobs.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • That raises the prospect of sporting federations allowing Russian athletes to compete in some Olympic sports while bans or restrictions remain in others.
    — Charles Maynes, NPR, 8 July 2026
  • But Russian athletes in some sports, most notably track and field, will still likely be prevented from competing because of international sports federations’ policies regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
    — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of federations
Noun
  • The cost of broadcasting the NFL, MLB and NBA games climbs, which has prompted media players to create their own leagues.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Fields said that players’ compensation would be competitive with the NBA and other international leagues, with equity part of the pitch.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of leagues

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