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
Likewise, Wong’s bricks are beyond compare in the attention lavished on each individual building block.
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Indexes swung lower as companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
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Stan Choe,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Indexes swung lower after companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
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ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for building block
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Indexes swung lower as companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Indexes swung lower after companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
—
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for building block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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The historic celebration, watched by hundreds of millions, had Hollywood appeal, welcoming Serena Williams, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham and George Clooney, in addition to the royal family members in attendance.
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She will be temporarily replaced by Casey Meyer, a member of the government’s legal team.
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Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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One of the most important components is the avionics system that allows the pilot to access the aircraft’s various navigation and communications systems.
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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For instance, France is favored more by markets, reflecting factors beyond pure team strength, while Argentina and Morocco show higher probabilities in the FIFA model.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
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It's packed with efficacious skin care ingredients to smooth and firm mature complexions.
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Chickpeas The main ingredient in hummus and falafel, chickpeas are teeming with protein.
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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