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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
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has blocked a large portion of the global oil supply from flowing freely, and uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept oil prices volatile.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The handwashing sink basin was blocked by a sanitizing bucket.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The slashings occurred as there were reports to police of shots being fired and the road being blocked.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
When airflow is blocked, the compressor has to work harder, runs hotter and adds to the fire risk in your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore is blocked at Isabel Avenue/SR-84, May 8, 2026.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
In March, a federal appeals court ruled Sykes, the judge in California, had likely exceeded her authority in requiring bond hearings nationwide and blocked her February decision.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Verb
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
Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has blocked a large portion of the global oil supply from flowing freely, and uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept oil prices volatile.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The handwashing sink basin was blocked by a sanitizing bucket.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The slashings occurred as there were reports to police of shots being fired and the road being blocked.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
When airflow is blocked, the compressor has to work harder, runs hotter and adds to the fire risk in your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore is blocked at Isabel Avenue/SR-84, May 8, 2026.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
In March, a federal appeals court ruled Sykes, the judge in California, had likely exceeded her authority in requiring bond hearings nationwide and blocked her February decision.
—ABC News, 2 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
Verb
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Jon Stewart served as host for the night, which got off to a fast start as Kevin Nealon drew a portrait of a woman from the crowd and Jimmy Kimmel (on the bass clarinet), Conan O’Brien (on the guitar) and Stewart (on the drums) jammed out on stage with Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Lutes.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Incident reports said the attack only stopped when the gun jammed.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 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
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Sabres winger Zach Benson took advantage of Lane Hutson stumbling at the defensive blue line, and grabbed a loose puck before setting up Josh Doan for the opening goal less than five minutes into the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 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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Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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