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
Over the past two decades, Lego has worked with hundreds of other partners to translate the likes of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Ghostbusters, Marvel, DC, Jurassic Park and Pixar into building blocks.
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
There was Begum with a soccer ball and building blocks for her son, who was jumping up and down at her side.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
This is because proteins play several crucial roles in the body, including providing energy, helping the brain and immune system function, and serving as building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, hair, and nails.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Rosetta caught whiffs of glycine, one of the amino acid building blocks of proteins.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
There was Begum with a soccer ball and building blocks for her son, who was jumping up and down at her side.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
This is because proteins play several crucial roles in the body, including providing energy, helping the brain and immune system function, and serving as building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, hair, and nails.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Rosetta caught whiffs of glycine, one of the amino acid building blocks of proteins.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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Organizations can seize this moment to revamp their wellness initiatives, addressing deeper dimensions of well-being that improve their team members’ lives far beyond the office corridors.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Two members of his governing coalition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have repeatedly denigrated several iterations of ceasefire proposals and did so again Wednesday following the announcement that the negotiations had reached the final stages.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Jan. 2025
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There is a genetic component to developing type 2 diabetes.Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Critical minerals and rare earth elements are vital components in emerging green technologies, such as wind turbines and electric vehicles, energy storage technologies and national security applications.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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How strong this urge feels can vary due to several factors, FitzD said, such as the position of the baby, whether the woman has given birth before, the size of the baby or if the mother has been administered any drugs such as an epidural.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bookmakers arrived at this figure based on their analysis of historical results and power rankings (among other key factors) when setting lines on upcoming games.Ben Fawkes, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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Bird Rock Elementary: As part of a year-long initiative, Bird Rock is emphasizing the school’s core values through morning announcements, curriculum elements and monthly assemblies.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Brands are embracing ingredient transparency while delivering indulgent, flavorful options.Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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This multitasker is formulated with essential fatty acids and botanical oils thanks to ingredients like argan and sunflower seed.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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