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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
Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
—Mark Berman, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Under a state law enacted by voters in 1996, a local fee can be blocked if more than half of those affected confirm their opposition after receiving a formal notice from the city that imposed it.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn's reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, if those paths are blocked by shrubbery or piles of leaves, the water backs up.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Hibbing/Chisholm senior forward Benny Galli, 51 seconds later, had his first shot blocked.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
When a total lockdown was imposed, a guard blocked the teen from leaving the crowded room to join her mother and sister in the bathroom.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The attack comes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown that began after Democrats blocked appropriations for DHS over concerns with its immigration enforcement tactics.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn’s reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
—Mark Berman, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Under a state law enacted by voters in 1996, a local fee can be blocked if more than half of those affected confirm their opposition after receiving a formal notice from the city that imposed it.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn's reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, if those paths are blocked by shrubbery or piles of leaves, the water backs up.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Hibbing/Chisholm senior forward Benny Galli, 51 seconds later, had his first shot blocked.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
When a total lockdown was imposed, a guard blocked the teen from leaving the crowded room to join her mother and sister in the bathroom.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The attack comes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown that began after Democrats blocked appropriations for DHS over concerns with its immigration enforcement tactics.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 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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Volunteers moved through the crowd, registering names as families filled classrooms and gathered in the school courtyard.—
FADI TAWIL,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Following an unprecedented spring 2026 season filled with designer debuts, Paris Fashion Week may seem quieter this time around.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Motorists jammed roads trying to flee or seek shelter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Normally jammed with oil tankers and cargo ships, it has been nearly emptied by Iran's threat to attack vessels, sending oil and gas prices surging.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oil refineries remain a major retaliatory target too, as shown when Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones on Monday morning at Ras Tanura, one of the country’s largest oil refineries, which has the capacity to produce 550,000 barrels a day.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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In Israel, sirens and mobile-phone warnings sent people rushing to air raid shelters as Iran launched a series of missile barrages that were mostly intercepted.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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From Demna’s star-studded, dramatic first Gucci show to a bold Fendi debut from Maria Grazia Chiuri, with Uma Thurman and Monica Bellucci front row, and even a Madonna cameo at Dolce & Gabbana, this season in Milan packed plenty of celebrity power.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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State television footage showed heavy traffic on major highways, with cars packed bumper-to-bumper as families attempted to reach northern provinces.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After scoring over Denver center Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter, James fell to the court and immediately grabbed his left elbow.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 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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That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Many assume that the Heisman Trophy winner, national champion and frontrunner to be the draft’s top pick is a polished pocket passer who’s ready to get plugged into an NFL offense immediately.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pipe was plugged Saturday, stopping the leak, the spokesperson said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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