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Recent Examples of intercept
But if anyone did have malicious intent during the World Cup, Ciesco said the federal agencies assisting Arlington police have the ability to intercept drones and take them down.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said the country’s air defense had intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Defensive back Chamarri Conner also intercepted Fields on the third play of practice.
—Pete Sweeney
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
And so, when Hezbollah fired two rockets at northern Israel on Sunday morning – both of which were intercepted – Netanyahu approved the Beirut strikes and, within hours, Iran fired its first ballistic missiles at Israel since the April ceasefire took effect.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said the country’s air defense had intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Defensive back Chamarri Conner also intercepted Fields on the third play of practice.
—Pete Sweeney
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
And so, when Hezbollah fired two rockets at northern Israel on Sunday morning – both of which were intercepted – Netanyahu approved the Beirut strikes and, within hours, Iran fired its first ballistic missiles at Israel since the April ceasefire took effect.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
Verb
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Grant asks Chris about the boxing gloves now for sale in the night store, but Katie forestalls him by running over and grabbing them, nearly flattening Chris.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Demonstrators grabbed bricks from the ground to throw at police, as tear gas was deployed in Geneva's streets, witnesses told Reuters.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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First-half photos Star photographers have been capturing the action on the ground at Arrowhead.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Ivory captured about 66% of the votes, according to unofficial results.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Tierney got another look shortly thereafter that was blocked by Ounahi.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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By using drones to interdict supply lines from a distance, Ukrainian forces can impose the effects of a siege without physically encircling a city, redefining how an opponent can be isolated in modern warfare.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Their job was to board the trains going from Germany to Austria at random to interdict drugs, illicit money, and criminals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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