as in impeding
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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
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Charred chunks of foam have been floating from the burn site, partially blocking storm drains.
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Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Fans were accused of blocking traffic, fighting in the street, climbing on top of trucks and throwing bottles at police officers.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
In a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law permits the government to prevent asylum seekers from physically setting foot into the country, effectively blocking them from applying for asylum.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2026
But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Residents should be able to drive down public streets, park their vehicles, access businesses, or return home without having their property damaged or being trapped by crowds blocking roadways and intersections.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Charred chunks of foam have been floating from the burn site, partially blocking storm drains.
—
Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Fans were accused of blocking traffic, fighting in the street, climbing on top of trucks and throwing bottles at police officers.
—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
In a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law permits the government to prevent asylum seekers from physically setting foot into the country, effectively blocking them from applying for asylum.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2026
But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Residents should be able to drive down public streets, park their vehicles, access businesses, or return home without having their property damaged or being trapped by crowds blocking roadways and intersections.
—
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
Adjective
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Aircraft were able to complete some retardant drops at Benchmark and Glade Ranch on Sunday before high winds forced them to stop.
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The conversion is projected to boost retardant capacity to at least 4,500 gallons, up from the BAe 146’s maximum of 3,000 gallons.
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Soccer fans have already been filling seats at new businesses like El Tesoro, the Irish Exit, Glide Pizza and the immersive entertainment destination Cosm.
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After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
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Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
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The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
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The barrage was part of a larger Ukrainian attack over a broad swath of Russia, with air defenses intercepting 555 drones, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense – including over the Sea of Azov.
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Second-year cornerback Nohl Williams stood out on defense, breaking up two passes and intercepting Mahomes in the end zone during Day 1 of minicamp.
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So with that, that is extremely frustrating to, to members of Congress, especially Senate Republicans who think legislation like the bipartisan housing bill is good for voters heading into the midterms.
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But months later, Feldstein Soto’s office still hasn’t executed the contracts, frustrating tenants rights advocates and the nonprofits, which are struggling to pay their staff without the funds from the city.
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Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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Thirty-four years of just playing for benefit shows or jamming a little bit, too many drinks in between tour dates and having fun with people.
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In total, Russia launched 88 long-range attack drones and one ballistic missile overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, with air defenses shooting down or jamming 79 of the drones.
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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