1
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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2
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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3
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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as in obstructed
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Recent Examples of blocked
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Rams did rally though and by midway through the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 20-20; Los Angeles would’ve had a one-point lead had the 49ers not blocked Joshua Karty’s extra point on their third touchdown.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The volunteers blocked off the grassy fields at Holliday Park and backed their quarry against the fountain.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet in the months since, lower-court judges have repeatedly blocked it from being implemented anywhere in the country.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Each party blocked the other’s stopgap proposal, guaranteeing a shutdown, the first since 2019.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The long lines have blocked access to a neighborhood garden store.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Too often, he has been eased off the ball when in possession, or delayed a shot when in a promising position, leading to it being blocked.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, the front handwash sink was partially blocked by a trash bin.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Rams did rally though and by midway through the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 20-20; Los Angeles would’ve had a one-point lead had the 49ers not blocked Joshua Karty’s extra point on their third touchdown.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The volunteers blocked off the grassy fields at Holliday Park and backed their quarry against the fountain.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet in the months since, lower-court judges have repeatedly blocked it from being implemented anywhere in the country.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Each party blocked the other’s stopgap proposal, guaranteeing a shutdown, the first since 2019.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The long lines have blocked access to a neighborhood garden store.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Too often, he has been eased off the ball when in possession, or delayed a shot when in a promising position, leading to it being blocked.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
Verb
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What, if any, holes in that lineup are still needed to be filled either by free agency or trade?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The cool colors seemed colder, the warm ones red-hot, and the subtle gradations across the spectrum were seemingly infinite and filled with rich detail.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Women are barred from ordination in the Catholic Church, and the disagreement has obstructed attempts to bring the churches together.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Comey is alleged to have obstructed Congress by lying to a Senate committee in 2020 while being questioned about probes into Trump in 2016, according to the indictment.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lloyd, who had dropped into coverage, intercepted it.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Israeli naval ships intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza and detained several activists, including Greta Thunberg.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Ozzy received shots for his blood clots, the entire Osbourne family, grandchildren included, packed a private plane for the trip.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Cheddar Cheese Cheddar is a popular cheese that's packed with nutrients, including calcium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the outlets, the pair heard a loud bang and the elevator cabin jammed before eventually falling down the shaft, along with a number of concrete counterweights.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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To Gandara’s point about being feisty, Arroyo once jammed her toe running into the stands in pursuit of a ball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The incident occurred near 87th Avenue and Van Buren Street when a man grabbed a girl by the arm.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Riddle then grabbed Quirke by the collar and threw him down onto a table before walking off the set with a TMZ championship belt.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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My wheelchair had no battery power and was plugged into its bulky wall charger.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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