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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
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
The strait has effectively blocked by Iran since the start of the war.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Since then, authorities have blocked his bank accounts.
—Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a fitting end to what was a defensive battle, 6-foot-7 senior Lauren Betts blocked a layup attempt from Madison Booker with 20 seconds left in a three-point door, slamming the door on the Longhorns' comeback bid.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran has blocked most tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about 20% of global oil and gas — in a move that threatens to stress fuel markets for months.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Areas along the route are blocked off by cones and cars.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The strait has effectively blocked by Iran since the start of the war.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Since then, authorities have blocked his bank accounts.
—Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a fitting end to what was a defensive battle, 6-foot-7 senior Lauren Betts blocked a layup attempt from Madison Booker with 20 seconds left in a three-point door, slamming the door on the Longhorns' comeback bid.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran has blocked most tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about 20% of global oil and gas — in a move that threatens to stress fuel markets for months.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Areas along the route are blocked off by cones and cars.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 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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To wind down your trip, grab a seat at this bar, which is usually filled with locals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are 160,000 positions, 88% filled by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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After shooting Diller, Rivera pointed his gun at Rosen’s chest and pulled the trigger, but the gun jammed, prosecutors said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran fired missiles toward Israel, while air defenses early Sunday intercepted missiles and drones across Gulf countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Israel's military successfully intercepted it but the Houthis' attack opens another front in a war that has now moved into its second month.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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Word's out and this local favorite is often packed with people clamoring for their ravioli.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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For much of the last decade, a steady, often robust flow of immigrants into the county has been critical to bolstering San Diego’s sometimes sluggish population growth as more and more locals packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Walmart grabbed 23% of the market share last year, the same as in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 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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This thing isn’t even plugged into anything.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Muñoz also plugged the company’s plans to build a new army of humanoid Atlas robots to help supplement human labor in its Georgia assembly facility.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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