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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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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
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension accuses the FBI of blocking it from accessing evidence in the investigation.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Video shows that Good’s vehicle was partially blocking a road that agents were attempting to drive down.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, the videos show her car blocking a road before backing up slightly to turn and then driving away.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Follow live coverage In the videos, the confrontation, which is under investigation by the FBI, begins with Good’s Honda Pilot SUV partially blocking traffic on a residential street in south Minneapolis with several federal vehicles in her path.
—Frank Matt, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In footage of the tragic killing, the mother of three is sitting inside a Honda SUV, blocking a street.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
After blocking all of this buildup, these filters will get dirty and need to be changed.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Most current cancer immunotherapies target proteins or genes, but this new therapy focuses on the sugars on the cell surface, blocking them so that immune cells can find and attack the cancer, according to researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the 47-second video, the agent can be seen walking around Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, which is in the middle of the street blocking traffic.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension accuses the FBI of blocking it from accessing evidence in the investigation.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Video shows that Good’s vehicle was partially blocking a road that agents were attempting to drive down.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, the videos show her car blocking a road before backing up slightly to turn and then driving away.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Follow live coverage In the videos, the confrontation, which is under investigation by the FBI, begins with Good’s Honda Pilot SUV partially blocking traffic on a residential street in south Minneapolis with several federal vehicles in her path.
—Frank Matt, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In footage of the tragic killing, the mother of three is sitting inside a Honda SUV, blocking a street.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
After blocking all of this buildup, these filters will get dirty and need to be changed.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Most current cancer immunotherapies target proteins or genes, but this new therapy focuses on the sugars on the cell surface, blocking them so that immune cells can find and attack the cancer, according to researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
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Several hundred people turned out over the course of the afternoon, filling the main parking area and forcing others to park in an adjacent hospital clinic lot and a nearby strip mall as a steady stream of visitors continued to arrive.—
Stephen Sorace , Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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More than 100 people gathered outside the Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue in Fairfield late Saturday morning, filling the sidewalk with handmade signs, chants and the steady sound of car horns from drivers slowing down to show support.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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With few nearby cities and little on-property lighting, there's not a lot of light pollution obstructing your view of the stars from this International Dark Sky Park.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video begins with Ross in front of the vehicle driven by Good, who had stopped her burgundy SUV perpendicular to the street, obstructing the flow of traffic.—
Holmes Lybrand,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the farthest rung of awfulness, the New York Jets became the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without intercepting a pass.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Green Bay won the first meeting between these two, intercepting Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on a late fourth down to preserve a 28-21 victory.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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Rain chances People in the Miami-area should plan on packing a rain jacket or an umbrella through Friday.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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These would have involved aircraft for jamming operations, some surveillance, fighter jets to strike targets, and some to provide an escort for the helicopters bringing in a special forces unit and members of the FBI.—
R. Evan Ellis,
The Conversation,
4 Jan. 2026
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Is Mine Tour presented by Black Promoters Collective will also be jamming.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Take after the actress by grabbing them in black, or choose from six additional colors, including burgundy and deep brown.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Healthy cooking often boils down to accessibility and convenience; busy lives can leave people grabbing less nutritious alternatives.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Allow the monitor to air dry before plugging it back in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rechargeable lanterns often include an AC adapter for plugging them into an electrical outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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That time, the fire department fought back with an almost orchestral force — convoys of trucks, helicopters hovering low in the smoke, tankers trailing lines of crimson retardant through the canyons.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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The eight- to 12-month project at Ramona Airport will include demolition and reconstruction of the base’s aging tarmac and fire-retardant reloading bays, said Cal Fire San Diego spokesman Mike Cornette.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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