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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
Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Both were found with gunshot wounds in the 4200 block of Welling Avenue in northwest Charlotte, a CMPD press release said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mara is a two-way force who can score in a variety of ways and pass like a point guard while also blocking shots, altering others and keeping an untold amount from being taken.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
James sealed the game with two free throws with 11.1 seconds left and an emphatic block of Alperen Sengun with eight seconds remaining, keeping the Lakers ahead by four.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Both were found with gunshot wounds in the 4200 block of Welling Avenue in northwest Charlotte, a CMPD press release said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Similar legislation was separately blocked in the Senate by Republican Sen. James Lankford last year.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mara is a two-way force who can score in a variety of ways and pass like a point guard while also blocking shots, altering others and keeping an untold amount from being taken.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block
Noun
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When those fragrant, drooping, purple clusters of blooms appear in April, the bees and I can't get enough.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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In earlier research published last year, Anthropic researchers identified clusters of artificial neurons within neural networks.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 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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One bounces off the right side, while the other rebounds off the upper right corner.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 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 Open Position Was Merged With An Existing Job An open job is posted to fill a vacancy due to promotions, turnover, new departments, exponential business growth, or a new expertise required to support the business.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows fill its sunken lounge adjoining the dining area with natural light, next to a striking monolithic 24-inch-thick rammed earth wall.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The government argued her presence in the United States obstructs the administration's foreign policy objective of preventing the spread of antisemitism.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Officials told the outlet his airwaves were not obstructed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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An Israeli official said six rockets were fired and three crossed into Israeli territory and were intercepted.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both were intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace, the military said.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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