bricks

plural of brick

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Recent Examples of bricks Rescuers formed human chains to remove bricks and masonry, stopping every few minutes to listen for signs of life from those trapped below. CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 After South Africa broke down the apartheid-era Women’s Jail building, some of the same bricks were used to build the museum in its place, an important symbol for Memese. Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Several buildings were cracked, while bricks and pieces of walls had fallen onto streets and vehicles, according to the broadcast. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Cruising Speed For cruise travelers and international travelers who need to manage multiple devices in limited spaces, the compact design is an alternative to carrying multiple charging accessories or power bricks. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Moreover, few of us have deeply fond memories of the bricks and mortar aspects of our education. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The architects used building materials like bricks made of crushed sand and ash residue that have been found to be effective insulators, deflecting heat. Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 The train station hulked behind barbed wire, abandoned for years, both witness to and eight million bricks’ worth of evidence of Detroit's near-collapse. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 All windows facing these three streets had been blocked in with adobe bricks. Literary Hub, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bricks
Noun
  • As a more hands-off or less stressful option, many Americans turn to a bread machine for an easier homemade bread option, but this appliance presents a new set of questions and potential bread machine mistakes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • An additional 2-foot buffer allows for the homeowner who prefers more of a flood safety cushion and for any minor construction mistakes.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These errors of commission are compounded by errors of omission.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mecklenburg County, which administers the SNAP program locally, is working to reduce its number of payment errors Cox said, including increasing staff training and case reviews.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest garden.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In 2026, Mattel is doubling down and averting any PR blunders with a Holiday Barbie that, by all accounts, looks genuinely gorgeous.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Modern brick kilns are designed to minimize or eliminate clinkers.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But there are no outright clinkers in the bunch, either.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Bricks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bricks. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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