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1
as in filling
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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2
as in obstructing
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 intercepting
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 blocking
CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Video shared by police shows a mix of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs blocking an intersection.
—Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In the material world, this company reinforced the wall blocking every path to climate stabilization.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Voclosporin is a next-generation calcineurin inhibitor (CNI), a class of drugs that suppresses the immune system by blocking calcineurin, an enzyme required for activating T-cells—a type of white blood cell central to immune responses.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon arriving at the scene, deputies allegedly found Nieves-Gonzalez on the front lawn with his father, who had been blocking him from entering the residence and possibly harming the children inside the home located in Delton, approximately 30 miles north of Orlando.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The damage across eastern Cuba has been severe and widespread, with major flooding leaving homes underwater, rivers overflowing, and landslides blocking access to communities.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ingredient works by temporarily blocking nerve signals and causing muscles to relax.
—CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Video shared by police shows a mix of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs blocking an intersection.
—Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In the material world, this company reinforced the wall blocking every path to climate stabilization.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Voclosporin is a next-generation calcineurin inhibitor (CNI), a class of drugs that suppresses the immune system by blocking calcineurin, an enzyme required for activating T-cells—a type of white blood cell central to immune responses.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon arriving at the scene, deputies allegedly found Nieves-Gonzalez on the front lawn with his father, who had been blocking him from entering the residence and possibly harming the children inside the home located in Delton, approximately 30 miles north of Orlando.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The damage across eastern Cuba has been severe and widespread, with major flooding leaving homes underwater, rivers overflowing, and landslides blocking access to communities.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
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Reduce overall soil needs in a large container by filling the bottom of the pot with empty milk jugs or aluminum cans.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Known for their high-energy performances and irresistible grooves, April and the Funk Junkies have become a San Diego favorite, filling dance floors with their mix of funk, soul, pop, and rock classics.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Salah was convicted in April on one count of planting the hoax bomb and another count of obstructing the free exercise of religion.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Philippine government has released footage showing Chinese vessels using water cannons and ramming maneuvers while intercepting its ships.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Three variants were listed, ranging from 3 to 32 megajoules of energy capacity, with the system advertised as capable of intercepting both cruise and ballistic missiles.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Just having your movie associated with IMAX or other PLFs gives it some prestige, and the studio exec agreed there’s no denying that audiences are voting with their wallet to get the higher quality experience, packing seats at the highest price point first before other cheaper showings fill up.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shoe bags do for shoes what packing cubes and vacuum seal bags do for clothing, keeping the contents of your luggage neat and organized.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The countries have in recent weeks highlighted frequent instances of Russia stalking, jamming and interfering with their satellites in space.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Onstage was guitarist Dave Bruzza and Michael Bont on banjo, who were jamming under the name Greensky Bluegrass.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kovac emphasized that not only will the city likely have a similar or even bigger budget gap next year, but also one of the city's major tools to plugging gaps through reserve withdrawals might no longer be an option.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prisoners tend to use more due to flushing various items and, often, intentionally plugging toilets and overflowing them, according to industry publication Correctional News.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, Flame-retardant cotton fabrics have been made using various flame retardants, including phytic acid (PA), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and diphenylphosphine (DPP).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Air resources — including tankers — provided retardant support throughout the day and into the evening hours to slow down the progress of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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