BLOCKED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

blocked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of blocked

as in obstructed

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verb

past tense of block

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

Verb

The redrawn map lawmakers passed last September, which carves up Kansas City into three separate Republican-leaning districts, remains blocked by court order. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 The extra point attempt was blocked, allowing Weatherford to maintain a slim 7-6 advantage. — Gavin Vieck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 While this only affects a single coal plant in Michigan, the reasoning of the decision will apply to every coal plant closure that has been blocked by the DOE. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 During his absence, the Senate passed through a bipartisan housing reform bill, narrowly blocked several war powers measures and squeezed through Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general in a 50-49 vote. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Brentwood missed a chance to end it in the second overtime but had an extra point blocked. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The Braves drove to the 33-yard line before settling for a 51-yard field goal that was blocked at the end of the first half. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 The most severe kind of heart attack occurs when a coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart, is completely blocked off. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026 But Boo Carter blocked Aidan Birr's 45-yard attempt, and the Buffaloes stormed the field. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked

Adjective

Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstructed

Verb

Soon, an Angels’ season filled with firings, turmoil and loss after loss after loss will come to its merciful conclusion.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Fifteen years ago, more than 13,000 Palestinian children who gathered on Al Waha Beach filled Gaza’s sky with enough kites to claim a world record.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of filled

Verb

At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape.

— Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Corle managed to get partly turned and jammed the rifle into the sow’s thick brown fur.

— Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of jammed

Adjective

Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.

— Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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

Definition of stopped

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Even on a Tuesday, it was packed to the brim with guests dressed in quiet luxury brands ready for extravagant East Coast dining.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
But the star of the show for me was the incredible sauce, which was packed with rich and unique flavor.

— Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of packed

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Oliver grabbed a hat-trick to take his tally for the season to seven in just four games after four against Leeds United the previous week.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
At 4 o’clock on a Thursday morning, Salomon Olea grabbed a packed lunch of a ham-and- cheese torta and a white peach, kissed his wife goodbye and left the home in Escondido he’s owned for nearly 30 years.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of grabbed

Verb

The worker told investigators that a drain valve had been plugged since last year and never closed completely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Also mentioned around the time of the Remix reveal was an imminent update to the standalone base Polymega unit, which doesn’t need a PC t0 run and can be plugged directly into a TV or monitor via HDMI.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026