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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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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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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
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The snow accumulates into blocks of ice that turn grey from trash and passing car fumes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Hoffman’s high-protein breakfast, paired with energizing carbs, proves that even the simplest meals can fuel elite athletes through the toughest training blocks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
Complimentary bikes give guests an easy way to explore the quaint downtown shops and restaurants just a few blocks away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Six-four junior center Erin Condron had 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Williams logged a more balanced stat line in her 21 minutes on the court with 11 points shooting 4-for-6 plus three rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a steal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Heat is generated at thermal or combined heat and power plants before being distributed, so if such facilities are targeted many residential blocks are impacted.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The neighborhood sprawls for many blocks, a world apart from the skyscrapers of downtown.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
That design choice blocks third-party access by default.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The controversial Connecticut Trust Act blocks local police from making an arrest that is based only on a request by federal agents in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The study reveals this window blocks pulses with military-grade efficiency while remaining clear enough to look through.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
This was a prelude to a larger protest just blocks away and a benefit for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Police have reported three incidents, all of them just blocks from each other in the South Shore and Grand Crossing communities.
—Natalie Goldstick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The 24-year-old succeeds against all three levels of the pass defense, blocks well against defensive backs and even front-seven defenders and runs for yards off jet-motion touches, screens and downfield passes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Sealy impressed with three blocks and bolstered what would have been a six-player rotation -- without Knox and Wagner -- to seven.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The snow accumulates into blocks of ice that turn grey from trash and passing car fumes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Hoffman’s high-protein breakfast, paired with energizing carbs, proves that even the simplest meals can fuel elite athletes through the toughest training blocks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
Complimentary bikes give guests an easy way to explore the quaint downtown shops and restaurants just a few blocks away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Six-four junior center Erin Condron had 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Williams logged a more balanced stat line in her 21 minutes on the court with 11 points shooting 4-for-6 plus three rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a steal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Heat is generated at thermal or combined heat and power plants before being distributed, so if such facilities are targeted many residential blocks are impacted.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The neighborhood sprawls for many blocks, a world apart from the skyscrapers of downtown.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
That design choice blocks third-party access by default.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The controversial Connecticut Trust Act blocks local police from making an arrest that is based only on a request by federal agents in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The study reveals this window blocks pulses with military-grade efficiency while remaining clear enough to look through.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
This was a prelude to a larger protest just blocks away and a benefit for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Police have reported three incidents, all of them just blocks from each other in the South Shore and Grand Crossing communities.
—Natalie Goldstick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The 24-year-old succeeds against all three levels of the pass defense, blocks well against defensive backs and even front-seven defenders and runs for yards off jet-motion touches, screens and downfield passes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks
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These are clusters of four to five fresh, naked ginger pieces, so they don’t get dried out, and are usually exactly how much a recipe calls for, between 1 and 2 tablespoons.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its medium-large, 26- to 40-petal-count, salmon-pink blooms with a pink reverse are held in large clusters.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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While officials have described the talks as constructive, major obstacles remain, chief among them the future of territory in eastern Ukraine where Moscow has shown little sign of softening its demands.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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When the car finally got moving, protesters began throwing obstacles in its path — Lime scooters, bicycles, seemingly anything that might trigger the car’s automatic anti-collision braking system.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Chair-heads are sourcing used Chipotle chairs for their homes—the natural wood and iron look is pretty inoffensive, to be fair.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most political factions in Haiti agree that the next phase of the transition should be led by a dual executive, with both a prime minister and a president.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Clearly some conservatives are still willing to hold the more radical factions of the party to account.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gun groups across the country are seeing skyrocketing requests for firearm training from women, people of color and liberals, according to national gun coalitions and local trainers who spoke with NBC News in recent weeks.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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This would begin to break down the polarization and allow for different coalitions to form across different issues.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Again and again, Tennyson fills his beautifully wrought poems with enormous, unfathomable depths—sometimes cosmic, sometimes temporal, sometimes psychological, often oceanic.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Assuming Crawford or another starter candidate fills the long-relief role, the rest of the bullpen looks practically set.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wave action and fragile ice obstructs rescue potential.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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