as in member
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 block
Then just add liquid water to its surface and let the primordial soup simmer for millions of years as energy from starlight gradually cooks up the chemical building blocks of life.
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Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2025
Like Bradley, the Twins expect Abel will be a rotation building block moving forward.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
When protein is broken down, amino acids—the building blocks of muscle—are released into the body.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Our proprietary technology transforms captured CO2 into the exact same molecular building blocks that brands rely on today, but without the oil extraction or associated emissions.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
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Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2025
Like Bradley, the Twins expect Abel will be a rotation building block moving forward.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
When protein is broken down, amino acids—the building blocks of muscle—are released into the body.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Our proprietary technology transforms captured CO2 into the exact same molecular building blocks that brands rely on today, but without the oil extraction or associated emissions.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As a House member, the former federal prosecutor led the first impeachment against Trump over his dealings with Ukraine during his first term.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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For advisers, guiding clients through this process is both an opportunity and a duty, as collections can quickly become a significant component of one’s net worth.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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These are often available even in economy, though the specific kits usually vary by class of service Sustainable amenity kits Chua said Singapore works with its suppliers to make sure all the components in the amenity kit, like lotion bottles, are as recyclable or sustainable as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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A number of factors contributed, including de-institutionalization without provisions for housing or social services starting in the 1950s, government cuts to housing, and an underfunded, patchwork mental health care system.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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All these factors combined pointed to one likely explanation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Guralnik went deep on the ethical ramifications of her process, making clear what TV viewers see has many elements of actual therapy sessions but isn’t quite the real thing because of how the cameras change the dynamic in the room, compromising confidentiality.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed another key infrastructure element in the Central Valley, opening the Avenue 88 Grade Separation in Tulare County.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Making your own peanut butter means better control of its ingredients.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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Slight differences in the type of rice and the way the flour is processed can create big differences in the final texture and composition of dishes that feature the ingredient.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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