BLOCKS Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words

blocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of block

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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blocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of block

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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as in intercepts

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley

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Recent Examples of blocks

Noun

For wellness and gym access, the hotel has partnered with Spyre, a beautiful collective built in the former Norwegian Seaman’s Church a few blocks away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 When textile waste is recycled, it gets broken down to its chemical building blocks. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 More efficient circuits… Anthropic tasked Claude with optimizing eight computational building blocks across chemistry, physics simulation, optimization, number theory, and numerical computing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 On Saturday, there will be an honorary renaming of three blocks of Broadway as Black Panther Party Boulevard, a designation voted unanimously by the Oakland City Council last month. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 High prices and uncertain access to charging stations are real stumbling blocks for people who are thinking about buying an EV. — John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Then, the river in Bulgaria, and the mine in Northern Greece, with the giant blocks of marble. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Denovia’s depolymerization technology offers a more closed-loop system, using a proprietary advanced chemical solution to break plastics down into their original molecular building blocks so they can be made into new products again and again. — Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Junior lawyer training AI is also changing how lawyers learn their trade, Soomro added, as repetitive tasks traditionally helped junior lawyers learn the building blocks of law. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

Russia says Ukraine deliberately blocks supplies and evacuations; Kyiv counters that Moscow is effectively holding civilians hostage. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Advertisement When a clot blocks one route, blood can take a detour through other veins. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Jonathan Walter, Valentina Breschi/AFP via Getty Images The deal, which has no expiration date, also blocks non-NATO countries from establishing bases on the island without agreement from the parties. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Peet underwent a lumpectomy and radiation and now takes tamoxifen, a drug that blocks cancer cells from using estrogen and progesterone to grow. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Signals that release only a few vehicles or turn lanes that cannot be reached because traffic blocks their entrances should be reviewed for retiming, lane extension or intersection redesign. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The plan blocks ads and trackers across browsers, apps, and other devices for up to nine devices. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 In this group, only 3% died of breast cancer after six years, and about 91% had their tumors controlled with primary endocrine therapy, which blocks estrogen receptors on ER+ breast cancer to prevent its growth. — Allessandra Dicorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 Clozapine strongly blocks serotonin receptors, thereby helping alleviate these symptoms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocks

Noun

The Milky Way runs straight through it, bringing with it three bright open star clusters — M36, M37 and M38.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Inspired by the rounded shapes of water droplets, the 22-piece collection features clusters of natural diamonds in varying sizes, set across sculptural surfaces of 14-karat yellow gold.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of clusters

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Furthermore, the whiskers are in front, preventing the drone from detecting sideways obstacles like random jagged branches in a forest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The legal and political obstacles to taking custody of those assets for onward transfer to Ukraine may be too formidable to resolve in time to help Kyiv in the coming year.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstacles

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The left, of course, took this completely out of context because most things fly over their heads, and instead viewed it as Sweeney somehow demeaning women's sports.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
What is the probability of getting exactly three heads and three tails?

— Dana Mackenzie, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of heads

Noun

There’s also a twitchy paranoia at play, since Ethan and Ivy, as outsiders, inevitably spark a turf war as various warring factions try to figure out who is killing their men.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
The move was expected after Palestinian factions across the political spectrum met in Cairo for discussions on delaying the vote, Islamic Jihad deputy secretary-general Mohammed al-Hindi told the Associated Press earlier this week.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of factions

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But the parties and groups of parliamentary pro-Western opposition that joined forces in many districts in broad coalitions, have altogether 26 candidates making the next round.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of coalitions

Verb

Local artwork fills the walls of each room and building, while large-scale sculptures and art installations are rotated seasonally across the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
The printer automatically fills the tank and replenishes it as material is consumed during printing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fills

Verb

Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Anatasia steals a truck and obstructs their path, sacrificing herself to a bleak future, all in the name of love.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of obstructs

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DeLand’s Gardner Nordman intercepts a Max Chapman pass and Bulldogs have the ball at their own 27 yard line.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Defensive Player of the Week Josiah Griffin, a senior defensive back, intercepts a pass with 90 seconds left and returns it 45 yards for the deciding TD as Waubonsie Valley earns its first win of season with a 28-21 victory over Palatine.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026