Synonyms of blocs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factions
• parties
• sides
• coalitions
• wings
• sects
• teams
• blocks
• bodies
• sets
• movements
• denominations
• splinters
• splits
• gangs
• crews
• caucuses
• persuasions
• packs
• schisms
• scissions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalitions
• alliances
• confederacies
• unions
• federations
• leagues
• groups
• combinations
• confederations
• partnerships
• combines
• axes
• blocks
• organizations
• factions
• associations
• cartels
• fusions
• cabals
• sides
• conspiracies
• syndicates
• wings
• cooperatives
• affiliations
• fronts
• trusts
• juntos
• circuits
• conferences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blocs

The piece also criticizes media and academic discussions that portray Latino men and Latinas as politically opposed blocs. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

As different countries and blocs roll out regulations related to deforestation and forest-sourcing, trade routes have to adapt to satisfy each area. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

But annual trade between the two blocs—currently more than $125 billion—is projected to increase by 40 percent by 2040. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

In its place arose far-right movements in Western Europe and North America dedicated to dividing the world into racial and cultural blocs, divisions often defended in the language of the struggle against terrorism and Islam. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

In close elections, the volatility of these voting blocs matters. — The Conversation, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

The conflict pitted against each other the two political blocs that would define Israel. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Beyond concerns about Hong's old tweets, however, critics have suggested the campaign underperformed with key voting blocs and made questionable decisions, such as dedicating $150,200 to online ads without running a single TV broadcast spot. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Indeed, its domestic coalition spans Shiite, Sunni, and Kurdish political blocs. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026