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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
Yusuf Tuggar said Nigeria sought to benefit from trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area — the world’s largest free trade area by population — and backed a push by the African Union to deepen integration between the continent’s regional economic blocs.
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semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In Europe, blocs are built on consensus—27 countries all needing to agree—so, understandably, they get stuck.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But at least during the 1990s, the cohort did not fragment into competing blocs and rivalries or produce efforts to undercut American unipolarity.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Lazar said the key attribute a successful prime minister must now have is the ability to unify the blocs of the National Assembly, which want to avoid another dissolution of parliament.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 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
semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In Europe, blocs are built on consensus—27 countries all needing to agree—so, understandably, they get stuck.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But at least during the 1990s, the cohort did not fragment into competing blocs and rivalries or produce efforts to undercut American unipolarity.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Lazar said the key attribute a successful prime minister must now have is the ability to unify the blocs of the National Assembly, which want to avoid another dissolution of parliament.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
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On the other hand, there’s the Fenians, the unruliest of the factions pushing for Irish independence from Great Britain.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are dozens of characters, factions, events, gods, and pieces of lore to remember.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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At the time, the firm joined with its biggest counterparts in coalitions like the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and Climate Action 100+.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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When looking for leaders to manage a big transition, traits like curiosity, comfort with ambiguity and ability to build coalitions stand out as much as specific technical credentials.—
Kerry Brown,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The parties have been in a standoff for days as Democrats, namely in the Senate, have refused to offer the necessary votes to pass a funding measure that would keep the government open beyond Tuesday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Upon arrival, young guests are treated to a slime smoothie, setting the stage for Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets and impromptu dance parties.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The second edition tutors include award-winning director Mar Coll and producer Valérie Delpierre, alongside Itsaso Arana and Chelo Loureiro, all contributing creative and production know-how as well as longer-term professional alliances.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Social alliances may dim your creative fire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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It was imported from the neighboring island in its entirety and features open sides that allow for spectacular vistas of the river gorge under the stunning morning light.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are sides good enough to anchor their own restaurants, like the chewy garlic-chive-and-tapioca dumplings, which are Elphaba green and served with a fiery hot soy-chile dipping sauce.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Unhappy unions loom large in the novel, which teems with adultery.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Problems at Porsche and Volkswagen have fueled calls from shareholders and unions for Oliver Blume to end his dual role as CEO of both companies.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The government set a goal to increase it to 40 percent and undertook a bevy of projects with the national Olympic committee, sports world federations, and sports clubs under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The federations said that the ultra-fast-fashion groups break a number of laws in Europe, including avoiding taxes and cheating on custom duties, as well as violating intellectual property rights.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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His 13-game hitting streak is the longest active streak in the major leagues and is three shy of his career high set earlier this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Verducci is probably right in saying that Los Angeles used Sasaki out of the bullpen in the minor leagues for a reason.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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