as in members
one of the parts that make up a whole
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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Recent Examples of building blocks
These are building blocks for monetization through direct use or by renting them out to other attackers.
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Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building blocks
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McCarthy has discussed the challenges of being away from his family members and his fiancee, Katya Kuropas, as well as mainly being confined to a dorm room.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Several members of Gravel & Grit submitted a formal complaint July 23 to the joint committee to request a full investigation into the Franklin County prison project.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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To infer causality or intent within those actions is even more difficult, if not impossible, when so many other factors are at play beyond Paqueta’s control.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many other factors play into how bills are ultimately calculated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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For this cleaning method, a combination of vinegar and baking soda is best because of the acidity and abrasiveness of the ingredients.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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High temperatures cause engine oil to degrade faster, and the lack of lubrication will harm engine components if more oil isn’t added.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In remarks on Thursday, Lavrov said a meeting between the two leaders could only take place once all major components of a peace agreement are worked out.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fresh Stems for the Perfect Finish Finally, Gaines recommends incorporating natural elements, like fresh stems or large branches from your backyard.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the contrary, my own polls show that many elements of the Democratic Socialist agenda are popular with the Black electorate.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Building blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20blocks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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