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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
Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Starmer initially blocked American planes from using British air bases for attacks on Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
As of last year, around €18 billion ($21 billion) of funds remain blocked – representing around 10% of the country’s GDP.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But days after the start of the war, Iran effectively blocked the strait, restricting the number of ships that could travel through the channel and reportedly charging fees of up to $2 million per ship for those vessels that did.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Starmer initially blocked American planes from using British air bases for attacks on Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
As of last year, around €18 billion ($21 billion) of funds remain blocked – representing around 10% of the country’s GDP.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But days after the start of the war, Iran effectively blocked the strait, restricting the number of ships that could travel through the channel and reportedly charging fees of up to $2 million per ship for those vessels that did.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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
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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Tears, heartbreak and an overwhelming sense of loss filled Brooklyn Monday night at the funeral for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was killed less than two weeks ago in a stray-bullet shooting.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The bag, usually a canvas tote, is filled with screen-free activities to keep you away from your phone.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the second chain saw jammed in Krisztina Furton's beautiful, thick hair.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At each sample site, Mario Muscarella, a collaborator and microbiologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, marked the precise GPS coordinates, identified plant species at the surface, and jammed a probe into the earth to measure temperature and moisture.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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John Lista, a redshirt senior from Penn, broke through for a sack on McDonald and later intercepted a pass to stand out on the defensive side of the ball.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the puck was intercepted by the Ducks’ defense and sent back up the ice.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Crowds packed the white sands of Fort Lauderdale beach Saturday for day two of the three-day Tortuga Music Festival.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The officer grabbed me and said 'you're arrested,' and just put me in handcuffs and drug and dragged me out.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Much of the film feels like Cronin grabbed a bunch of different clothes off a rack at a clothing store only to end up wearing a bizarrely mismatched outfit that never really comes together.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 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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There are glaring gaps that have to be plugged.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Four stories make music visceral—two accomplished pianists, a girl constantly plugged into her earphones, and a quintet with five young Native American voices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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