Thesaurus results for BLOC

bloc

noun

ˈbläk

Definition of bloc

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group a whole bloc of students got together to complain

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as in coalition

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War

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Recent Examples of bloc In June, the European Union formally requested that the five Caribbean nations shut down their Citizenship-by-investment programs by 2028 or lose visa-free travel to the bloc. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1968 to run exchanges with the Soviet bloc, IREX was built for precisely the kind of competition the United States now faces again. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Although De la Espriella won the presidency, his party controls only five seats in the Senate, while Petro’s Historic Pact remains the largest individual political bloc. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The statement cements Africa’s status as Infantino’s most reliable large bloc — and narrows the odds his opponents can assemble a majority against him. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloc

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Noun

Anderson belonged to a faction of the Compton Crips, a notorious rival of the Los Angeles gang the Bloods, of which Knight was associated.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
But, as analysts note, candidates often appeal to their party's hardline or most vocal factions in primaries before later tempering their messages.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of faction

Noun

For dinner, Ombak turns out lamb chops and salads from Nihi’s organic garden, or moves its kitchen crew to the beach for BBQ parties where everyone’s invited.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
She was first elected in 1984 and served under six different governors from both parties, along with multiple House Speakers and majority leaders.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

The pact is seen as a broader strategic alliance between the three countries and not meant to replace other existing agreements, according to people familiar with the matter.

— Sara Gharaibeh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
For 15 years, dozens of American lawmakers have had the opportunity to see one of the country's most important — and increasingly debated — alliances firsthand.

— Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of alliance

Noun

July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.

— Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
The headstone, a memorial to texans who served the confederacy, was erected in 1964, which is to say the state missed the hundred-year anniversary of the battle itself but did remember to put it up in the year that Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.

— Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of confederacy

Noun

Yet new vehicle barriers are being planned for Terrell County, part of the total $7 billion scheme for the Big Bend sector of the border that includes the national park and land either side.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
One side is red and the other is black, perfect for ping-pong tournaments.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

Aron has waved the flag publicly in support of a Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger, while Deadline told you first that Regal boss Eduardo Acuna was also a champion for the union.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
The union representing 47,000 TSA workers is suing the agency over records tied to TSA Gold+, a new airport security screening program.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

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