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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
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Although there’s no word yet on when the new White Lotus guests will check in, multiple weeks appear blocked off on the Martinez booking calendar in both June and September.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
In a first half of few chances, Erling Haaland had a goal disallowed for an offside in the build-up and Chelsea appealed without success for a penalty when Abdukodir Khusanov blocked off Joao Pedro in the box.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
It is blocked to prohibit vehicles from using the mock street.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
But days later, the Supreme Court of Virginia blocked the redistricting plan.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Schools have also blocked students from using their laptop to access sites such as YouTube and Roblox.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Verb
The Evans offensive line, having blocked for the running game almost extensively last season, is still trying to gather its collective feet in the area of pass blocking.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Although there’s no word yet on when the new White Lotus guests will check in, multiple weeks appear blocked off on the Martinez booking calendar in both June and September.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
In a first half of few chances, Erling Haaland had a goal disallowed for an offside in the build-up and Chelsea appealed without success for a penalty when Abdukodir Khusanov blocked off Joao Pedro in the box.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
It is blocked to prohibit vehicles from using the mock street.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
But days later, the Supreme Court of Virginia blocked the redistricting plan.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Schools have also blocked students from using their laptop to access sites such as YouTube and Roblox.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 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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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The long plastic bats were open at the top, and when filled with beer, fans could sip from them like unorthodox cups.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types nationwide, the air force said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types, across the country, Ukraine’s air force said .—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Ally Sentnor pressed a Chicago player into a turnover, as Bayley Feist intercepted a pass and redirected the ball toward Michelle Cooper on the right.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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In all, 22 boats and 175 activists were intercepted by the Israeli navy.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Stick to oil-packed for this recipe.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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On a gorgeous spring day, West Seventh Street in front of Grand Casino Arena was hopping Saturday afternoon, with a street party packed with enthusiastic Minnesota Wild fans anxiously awaiting the team’s first second-round home game in 12 years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Young grabbed onto Elijah’s hair to try to hang onto the moment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 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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Mythos is not publicly available, but comparably cyber-capable Chinese open-source models will be soon, and hackers will be able to find any holes not plugged by then.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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One hole up front was eventually plugged by Matt Savoie, a quality young winger acquired from the Buffalo Sabres for center Ryan McLeod.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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