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
For your team, encouraging continuous learning through team meetings, training, team development goals and stretch assignments can become building blocks for a learning culture.
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David Bator, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Be fearless, check out with this kit in your cart, put your favorite Taylor Swift playlist on shuffle, and get to work on what might just be the coolest building block set ever.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
These are the building blocks that lead to genuine connections between the franchisor and franchisee.
—David Earl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Related article Historic asteroid sample reveals the ‘building blocks of life are in fact extraterrestrial in origin,’ scientists say
If the missions don’t launch Saturday night as planned, multiple launch windows are available through April.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
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David Bator, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Be fearless, check out with this kit in your cart, put your favorite Taylor Swift playlist on shuffle, and get to work on what might just be the coolest building block set ever.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
These are the building blocks that lead to genuine connections between the franchisor and franchisee.
—David Earl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Related article Historic asteroid sample reveals the ‘building blocks of life are in fact extraterrestrial in origin,’ scientists say
If the missions don’t launch Saturday night as planned, multiple launch windows are available through April.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
Noun
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Community members clean up significant storm damage in Coosa County, Alabama, Sunday.—
Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Pet Sounds Band is a new name for longtime members of Brian Wilson‘s backing group, who have been inactive since Wilson stopped performing in 2022.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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Additional hurdles include integration issues where other grid components like transformers become bottlenecks, inconsistent industry standards, and the need for specialized expertise to determine optimal sensor placement.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even American automakers source many of their components from abroad, meaning the tax hike—set to begin in April—could drive up production costs, limit vehicle availability, and reduce overall sales.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Much of the recent research has focused on the genetics of ALS, but clusters provocatively suggest that environmental factors have a leading role.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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There are several factors to consider when sowing seeds for a higher success rate and producing hardy plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s a retractable roof to protect you and your drinks from the elements, as well as semi-private dining cabanas that are surrounded by greenery and palm trees.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Wayfair has an upholstered bed frame that blends natural elements for $369.99.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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While shaving cream can be effective on its own, it can also be combined with other cleaning ingredients to make even more of an impact.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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