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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a block of stocks
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2
as in obstacle
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 head
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 confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a block of oil-producing nations
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as in to fill
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 to obstruct
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 block
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
Long Beach’s hottest new restaurant is a Filipino vegan bakery with lines down the block.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Eric Levenson, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
While blocking may not be the biggest skill, this guy needs to have guts to hold his own in the trenches, ala Shannon Sharp, while beating the defenses catching passes.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Dak is 24th on CU’s single-season blocks list with 39. ...
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
Long Beach’s hottest new restaurant is a Filipino vegan bakery with lines down the block.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Justice Department and several civil rights groups challenged parts of the law, a federal judge agreed to block some of its most controversial parts, and Alabama ultimately agreed to a settlement, according to the American Immigration Council.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
While blocking may not be the biggest skill, this guy needs to have guts to hold his own in the trenches, ala Shannon Sharp, while beating the defenses catching passes.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block
Noun
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Today the two eateries are still going strong, and in friendly competition among a cluster of pizza joints.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
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The district is committed to removing obstacles in students’ paths, CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova said in the news release.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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On the positive side, Lee noted that portfolio activity was slightly better than expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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In track & field, the St. Cloud Invite was won by the host Bulldogs on the girls side, and Ocoee for the boys.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Adams wanted to align the young Republic with Great Britain, while Jefferson favored a confederacy with France.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The group on Mondays will lead two hours, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The move will have direct implications for Joy Reid, the anchor who currently fills 7 p.m.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The three women are shown to a table among tables filled with women.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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The leader of a political region within the broader nation, Dodik was at the time under U.S. sanctions by the Trump administration for actively obstructing American efforts to prevent more bloodshed.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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The woman was charged Feb. 3 with obstructing an officer and two counts of child neglect, according to court records.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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The nearest mobile units then moves into position to intercept the slow-moving Shaheds.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Netherlands international was also able to cover earlier passes, such as in the example below, in which Doku’s pass behind Konate was intercepted by his partner.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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