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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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
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
That suit came days after a federal judge blocked the administration from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The shareholder vote comes after an unprecedented government intervention authorized the acquisition but blocked any operational integration for at least three years in a bid to protect jobs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike mainstream chat platforms that depend on servers or centralized networks, Bitchat’s hyper-local-Bluetooth mesh approach becomes crucial when those services are either blocked or surveilled.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The portion of the sky that was visible to me from my balcony and wasn't blocked by trees contained the constellation Pegasus.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Dallas rush turned the corner on McGrath and blocked the field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Although direct sunlight is blocked, some light still reaches the moon after passing through Earth’s atmosphere.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
That suit came days after a federal judge blocked the administration from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The shareholder vote comes after an unprecedented government intervention authorized the acquisition but blocked any operational integration for at least three years in a bid to protect jobs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike mainstream chat platforms that depend on servers or centralized networks, Bitchat’s hyper-local-Bluetooth mesh approach becomes crucial when those services are either blocked or surveilled.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The portion of the sky that was visible to me from my balcony and wasn't blocked by trees contained the constellation Pegasus.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Dallas rush turned the corner on McGrath and blocked the field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Although direct sunlight is blocked, some light still reaches the moon after passing through Earth’s atmosphere.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
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But the bond of family and a home filled with foreign languages and love prepared him for a life that would require adaptability, grit and vision.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the interior design industry is filled with women, there are very few female executives.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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The defense has forced five turnovers this season, mostly thanks to senior defensive back Hezekiah Masses, who has intercepted a pass in each of Cal’s first three games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Defensive backs Tony Jefferson, in the second quarter, and Donte Jackson, in the fourth, also intercepted Smith.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultracreamy, packed with pigment, and full of gold-standard skin-care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and aloe leaf extract, Face Flex is what sweet dreams are made of.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The old-fashioned casserole is a foolproof recipe with simple ingredients, but packed with flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Barron jammed Dike up, Ward had nowhere to go, and the quarterback ended up taking a sack.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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On an early third down, the Vikings offense mistimed a motion, and Jefferson slipped after being jammed at the beginning of his route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although Harold is not literary fiction’s first obsessive ruminator, what makes Muscle Man feel so plugged into the moment is how common the predicament feels.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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For investors plugged into the Apple rumor mill, there were no major surprises.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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