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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
France has been mired in crisis as a series of minority governments struggle to pass deficit-reduction measures through a truculent parliament, split between three ideological blocs.
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CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The political fragmentation after the July 2024 snap election caused this instability, with opposing political blocs emerging in the two rounds of voting that fell far from an absolute majority.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But the voting mathematics in the 577-seat chamber have been a recipe for turmoil, with lawmakers broadly split into three main blocs — left, center and far-right — and none with enough seats to form a government alone.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The more than 2,000-kilometer Gulf Railway Project, set to carry passengers and freight, is expected to be a massive unlock for regional tourism and trade — both of which are less integrated in the Gulf compared to other economic blocs.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The 2024 European Parliament elections strengthened far-right blocs and pushed the centre-right toward diluting elements of the Green Deal, reframing climate rules as sovereignty or competitiveness threats and amplifying cost-of-living and farmer-protest narratives.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
His political coalition defeated the traditional power blocs of left and right.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Critics, including education advocates, argue the provision’s last-minute inclusion in the budget reflected the political leverage of cohesive voting blocs in Brooklyn and Rockland County.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The political fragmentation after the July 2024 snap election caused this instability, with opposing political blocs emerging in the two rounds of voting that fell far from an absolute majority.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But the voting mathematics in the 577-seat chamber have been a recipe for turmoil, with lawmakers broadly split into three main blocs — left, center and far-right — and none with enough seats to form a government alone.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The more than 2,000-kilometer Gulf Railway Project, set to carry passengers and freight, is expected to be a massive unlock for regional tourism and trade — both of which are less integrated in the Gulf compared to other economic blocs.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The 2024 European Parliament elections strengthened far-right blocs and pushed the centre-right toward diluting elements of the Green Deal, reframing climate rules as sovereignty or competitiveness threats and amplifying cost-of-living and farmer-protest narratives.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
His political coalition defeated the traditional power blocs of left and right.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Critics, including education advocates, argue the provision’s last-minute inclusion in the budget reflected the political leverage of cohesive voting blocs in Brooklyn and Rockland County.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
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These factions do not hold stable territory, but their sporadic resistance — from raids to armed standoffs — signals the first cracks in Hamas’s grip.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The White House is still of the position that Hamas is participating in good faith despite reports of violence against rival factions taking place since the ceasefire was implemented.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, the French Revolution had occurred, Napoleon had risen to power and conquered half of western Europe, and various combinations of France’s enemies had formed coalitions to stop him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Stars such as LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, as well as Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh all found their forever person while one or both parties were married.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Terminator star said his proposal would combine ideas supported by both parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Office alliances are key to your happiness as Venus enters Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the show, which Lincoln Hiatt and Andrew Golder created, contestants are confined to isolation pods with no sense of day or night, no human contact and no alliances – somewhat against the grain of the current spate of guessing game formats that require contestants to form pacts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Gaza ceasefire broken by both sides Hamas fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli positions and Israel responded with air strikes.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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While the middle school and Montessori sides don’t have a lot of crossover, Diemer and Herrera-Gundale have seen interactions between students and staff across the two sides of the building, such as staff sharing lunch or students walking their younger siblings to class.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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By law, healthcare unions must give employers at least 10 days notice before a strike in order to ensure continuity of patient care and allow hospitals to prepare.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other recipients include film organizations such as the BFI and Pact, agencies Curtis Brown and United Agents and unions including Bectu and Equity.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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As of August 2025, at least 34 local unions and 3 federations remain in registration limbo, some awaiting approval for over four years despite multiple submissions.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Against a backdrop of tales similar to Ewers’, sports stars such as American rugby player Ilona Maher are advocating for body positivity in sports, while federations and sporting bodies are being called on to act.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Investors are bidding up the entry price to own 1/30th of an entity with a new $76 billion TV contract and global aspirations, including building new leagues in Africa and Europe.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Apple exec said leagues could eliminate blackouts, have more streaming bundles, and ask media partners to make accessible features that allow multitasking streams to show games happening simultaneously, even those on different platforms.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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