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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3
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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as in impeding
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Recent Examples of blocking
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The court ultimately granted Fubo’s bid for a temporary order blocking the joint venture.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Court of International Trade first struck down the tariffs in May, initially blocking them before an appeals court allowed the fines to stay in effect while the case moved forward.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the brainstem is crucial for maintaining consciousness, blocking these receptors sedates patients.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Apps like Messages and Phone also get spam-blocking features, alongside a few other helpful updates.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The reality star was diagnosed in with stage 4 breast cancer in February, and is currently undergoing hormone-blocking therapy among other treatments.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In the world of vision wear, blue-light blocking lenses are becoming popular.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The court ultimately granted Fubo’s bid for a temporary order blocking the joint venture.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Court of International Trade first struck down the tariffs in May, initially blocking them before an appeals court allowed the fines to stay in effect while the case moved forward.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the brainstem is crucial for maintaining consciousness, blocking these receptors sedates patients.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Apps like Messages and Phone also get spam-blocking features, alongside a few other helpful updates.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The reality star was diagnosed in with stage 4 breast cancer in February, and is currently undergoing hormone-blocking therapy among other treatments.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
Verb
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Our cheese filling includes part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheese.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, 19 states reported filling all slots in the Conrad 30 program, according to data collected by 3RNET, a nonprofit that connects health professionals with jobs in rural areas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burning Man organizers stressed the importance of not obstructing the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones showed such promise for New England early in his career, intercepting two passes as a rookie fourth-round pick out of Arizona State in 2022.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Before the mission, Thunberg had said on Saturday that Israel had been continuously violating international law by either attacking, unlawfully intercepting the boats in international waters, and continuously preventing the humanitarian aid from entering.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But for now, the focus is still packing foam.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Taking a summer vacation is relaxing—but packing for one is anything but.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Theoretically, that makes quantum navigation immune to jamming and spoofing.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Authorities in Scandinavian and Baltic states have said repeatedly that Russia has been regularly jamming the GPS signal in the region.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More than a month after his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s music has largely slipped away from the Billboard charts following the headline-grabbing news that one of rock’s founding fathers had passed away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Next spring and summer, NBCU will be plugging sports highlights like the return of the WNBA; the NBA playoffs; and Telemundo’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in North America for the first time in more than three decades.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But there are big questions behind a strategy of plugging AI in to improve CX.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Air tankers dropped retardant directly on the edge of the fire to box it in today, but fire has continued to burn through the drops in some areas.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Crews worked to suppress the fire and keep it within a retardant line that was dropped on the first day.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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