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as in to suffocate
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
thick, black smoke choked the trapped firefighters
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
overgrown bushes choked the narrow alleyway between the buildings
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Recent Examples of choke
However, some people should limit or avoid them, including:
Babies and small children: Whole grapes can pose a choking hazard.
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Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
In April 2020, Miller was seen appearing to choke a woman at a bar in Iceland in a social media video.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 June 2025
The 22-year-old son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon has been accused of choking and raping a woman in Manhattan last year, prosecutors announced.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Officers then spoke to the second victim, who said Bonds slammed them to the floor and choked them as well.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
In April 2020, Miller was seen appearing to choke a woman at a bar in Iceland in a social media video.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 June 2025
The 22-year-old son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon has been accused of choking and raping a woman in Manhattan last year, prosecutors announced.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Officers then spoke to the second victim, who said Bonds slammed them to the floor and choked them as well.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke
Verb
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At one point, her former sweetheart tried to leap from his chair to strangle her.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Tania Thomas, 47, was strangled to death in July 2024 during a multi-day conjugal visit with husband Anthony Desean Curry.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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On a transplant list, Kim Betts started vomiting and getting weaker.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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After eating a stew made from acacia nuts and prickly pear cactus, Will suffered terrible gastrointestinal stress, eventually vomiting blood.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
27 June 2025
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The unnamed mother is suing Happy Day Preschool on Paseo Boulevard after her son suffocated to death on a couch in the building, according to court documents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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The discovery strengthens the case against Decker, who remains at large nearly a month after the girls were found suffocated near his vehicle.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Verb
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At the agency, Trainor has muscled support to block Democrats from weaponizing the FEC against Trump and Republicans.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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As a result, the department has blocked student loan forgiveness under these plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The New Shepard capsule's stubby single-stage booster roared to life just after 9:38 a.m. EDT, throttled up to full thrust and smoothly climbed away from Blue Origin's launch site near Van Horn, Texas.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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There are two basic kinds of ebikes, pedal-assist and throttle, with many newer models boasting some combination of both.—
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Fans of the pair were seen jamming out to their performance.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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In a public shelter in Jaffa, Shai Steinhaus described how people from all backgrounds began jamming together on instruments.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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“Choke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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