interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər 
variants
or less commonly intercepter
: one that intercepts
specifically
: a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles
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But Ukraine claims that a new generation of interceptors is blunting the impact of Russian attacks on its cities.
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Instead, they are seen as an additional defensive layer intended to preserve expensive interceptors for high-value threats while handling drones and other low-cost targets more efficiently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
And of course, interceptors like Yolka are only found at the front line.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Two waterways — the LA River and San Gabriel River — will soon be getting new technology to help with debris flowing down to the beach — plans were recently announced for trash interceptor systems to be installed for both.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Instead, they are seen as an additional defensive layer intended to preserve expensive interceptors for high-value threats while handling drones and other low-cost targets more efficiently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
And of course, interceptors like Yolka are only found at the front line.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Two waterways — the LA River and San Gabriel River — will soon be getting new technology to help with debris flowing down to the beach — plans were recently announced for trash interceptor systems to be installed for both.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌint-ər-ˈsep-tər
: one that intercepts
especially
: a fast fighter plane designed for defense against bombers
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