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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
Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Critics say the higher courts are excusing noncompliance 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.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In fact, since 1994, background checks have blocked more than 5 million gun sales to people who could not legally own guns, according to Everytown for Gun Safety.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
That’s about one out of every eight lawsuits in which courts have at least temporarily blocked the administration’s actions.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
But at 23-22, Foothill’s Fernandez blocked Madland for a 24-22 lead, and Barraza hit the game-winner.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
That’s about 1 out of every 8 lawsuits in which courts have at least temporarily blocked the administration’s actions.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Brodin blocked a shot in Game 5, reportedly left the arena on crutches and in a walking boot and then didn’t play in Game 6.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The ball was recovered in the Thorns’ box after a shot was blocked, falling to Dudinha.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Critics say the higher courts are excusing noncompliance 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.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In fact, since 1994, background checks have blocked more than 5 million gun sales to people who could not legally own guns, according to Everytown for Gun Safety.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
That’s about one out of every eight lawsuits in which courts have at least temporarily blocked the administration’s actions.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
But at 23-22, Foothill’s Fernandez blocked Madland for a 24-22 lead, and Barraza hit the game-winner.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
That’s about 1 out of every 8 lawsuits in which courts have at least temporarily blocked the administration’s actions.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Brodin blocked a shot in Game 5, reportedly left the arena on crutches and in a walking boot and then didn’t play in Game 6.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 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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Elsewhere, the Bucks have already filled their opening after the departure of Doc Rivers, a former Magic coach, with the hiring of Taylor Jenkins.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Though the third installment of the fest has been cut down from 11 days to six, the amount of talent jammed into that week doesn’t appear to have slimmed down much at all.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the hours before the dinner, the blocks surrounding the Hilton were already jammed with cars, onlookers, and energetic protesters.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the vast majority have been intercepted, the damage has been done, threatening the UAE’s status as a regional business and tourism hub.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Activists trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza said Thursday that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of their flotilla near the Greek island of Crete and detained their crews.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Some 2 million people packed Copacabana beach on Saturday, May 2, for a free concert by Shakira, Rio de Janeiro city officials said early the morning after, marking the biggest show of the Colombian pop star's career.—
Rodrigo Viga Gaier,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Investigators later learned Hissom and her male passenger, who was wounded, were caught in a crossfire as a group of four or five men grabbed weapons from a vehicle and began firing at each other.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aristide then allegedly charged at his brother, grabbed him by the neck and forced him to the ground, according to the report.—
Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
30 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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Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Here’s how to optimize a trip to Seoul and beyond if you’re plugged into K-pop culture — or want to be.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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