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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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as in jammed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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as in intercepted
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley
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Recent Examples of blocked
Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Starmer initially blocked American planes from using British air bases for attacks on Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
As of last year, around €18 billion ($21 billion) of funds remain blocked – representing around 10% of the country’s GDP.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But days after the start of the war, Iran effectively blocked the strait, restricting the number of ships that could travel through the channel and reportedly charging fees of up to $2 million per ship for those vessels that did.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Also, the westbound parts of the side streets between Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 34th Avenue were blocked by police.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Janine Sonis had a similar chance later on but had her shot blocked — one of eight on the night.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The undrafted rookie blocked two shots in the final seconds to help the Sacramento Kings hold on for a 117-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans before a crowd of 15,422 at Golden 1 Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Starmer initially blocked American planes from using British air bases for attacks on Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
As of last year, around €18 billion ($21 billion) of funds remain blocked – representing around 10% of the country’s GDP.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But days after the start of the war, Iran effectively blocked the strait, restricting the number of ships that could travel through the channel and reportedly charging fees of up to $2 million per ship for those vessels that did.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Also, the westbound parts of the side streets between Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 34th Avenue were blocked by police.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Janine Sonis had a similar chance later on but had her shot blocked — one of eight on the night.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The undrafted rookie blocked two shots in the final seconds to help the Sacramento Kings hold on for a 117-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans before a crowd of 15,422 at Golden 1 Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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You’ll be served your second drink (of four in total) in an evocative atmosphere filled with colonial-style architecture, actors dressed as 19th-century factory workers, and a mariachi band.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every team wants certain types of players or positions filled, of course.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the second chain saw jammed in Krisztina Furton's beautiful, thick hair.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At each sample site, Mario Muscarella, a collaborator and microbiologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, marked the precise GPS coordinates, identified plant species at the surface, and jammed a probe into the earth to measure temperature and moisture.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin, from inside the Predators’ blue line, put a shot toward the net that was intercepted by Tyson Jost, and quickly transitioned the other way.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Matthieu Udol's poor back pass was intercepted by Felix Correia after Nidal Celik let the ball run.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crowds were relatively small last month, especially compared to March weekends in the years after the COVID pandemic, when thousands of young people packed Ocean Drive and the party was sullied by shootings, stampedes and curfews.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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As people packed every pew inside Holy Name Cathedral for Easter Mass on Sunday night, there were dozens of people left standing in the back.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deven Moore allegedly threatened to assault another person and grabbed an officer’s arms, according to court filings.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The paraeducator said Vaughn-Marcella allegedly grabbed the boy’s feet and dragged him 10 to 12 feet out of the classroom, according to the affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The three compartment sink was plugged with towels instead of drain plugs.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The establishments have plugged hundreds of millions of dollars into their local economies, drawing people who would never otherwise travel there and bringing thousands of jobs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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