1
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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2
as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
constant bickering that is only a block to the completion of the project
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3
as in heads
slang
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
threatened to knock the block off the jerk next door if he didn't can the noise
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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a more conservative block within the political party
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as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a block of oil-producing nations
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as in fills
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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as in obstructs
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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Recent Examples of blocks
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
Crews closed Queens Road between the 1000 and 1100 blocks to repair the main.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Authorities then began directing people to the Ronald Reagan Building, a few blocks away.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Energy storage usually brings to mind batteries, capacitors, tanks of hydrogen, or maybe some giant gravity system hauling blocks up a tower.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The dogs and their walker cover around 60 blocks almost every day and have become local celebrities, as well as stars on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Its LaserSlim build integrates real-time AI Motion Enhancer Pro sports-tracking filters, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and custom room acoustic sound-dampening blocks.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The victim's car was later seen pulled over at Devon Avenue and Troy Street a few blocks away.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Guy German,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of bemotrizinol, a compound that blocks ultraviolet radiation, in over-the-counter sunscreen.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
As a result, the system blocks most people from ever taking their case to court, where a judge could order prison officials to provide relief.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Ejiofor has long been one of the best players in college basketball, having led the Red Storm in points, rebounds, assists and blocks this season.
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Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
The building is three blocks south of the Fort Worth Stockyards national historic district.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
Crews closed Queens Road between the 1000 and 1100 blocks to repair the main.
—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Authorities then began directing people to the Ronald Reagan Building, a few blocks away.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Energy storage usually brings to mind batteries, capacitors, tanks of hydrogen, or maybe some giant gravity system hauling blocks up a tower.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The dogs and their walker cover around 60 blocks almost every day and have become local celebrities, as well as stars on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Its LaserSlim build integrates real-time AI Motion Enhancer Pro sports-tracking filters, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and custom room acoustic sound-dampening blocks.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The victim's car was later seen pulled over at Devon Avenue and Troy Street a few blocks away.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Verb
The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
—
Guy German,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of bemotrizinol, a compound that blocks ultraviolet radiation, in over-the-counter sunscreen.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
—
Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
As a result, the system blocks most people from ever taking their case to court, where a judge could order prison officials to provide relief.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Ejiofor has long been one of the best players in college basketball, having led the Red Storm in points, rebounds, assists and blocks this season.
—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
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Stake your cherry tomatoes early to avoid damaging stems or fruits and ensure proper support for heavy clusters.
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Investigations to identify potential clusters and sources of illness are ongoing.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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Remember, your perspective shapes your reality—choose to see opportunities over obstacles.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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The ongoing war between woke and anti-woke factions is a fatuous melodrama best left to the satirists.
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Both political factions’ cronies continually flatter and lie to them about how things are going.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Grants will fund coalitions of two or more organizations, such as healthcare providers, local health departments and organizations with experience in food assistance and distribution.
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On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.
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Rihanna fills two spaces on the Billboard Global 200 and three on the Billboard Global Excl.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses.
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However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara.
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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