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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
Russell said into the microphone, her voice choked with regret, stumbling over each word.
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Evenflo has issued a voluntary recall on more than 324,00 car seats after finding that foam inside certain headrests can be removed by a child and pose a choking hazard.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Jane testified during the trial that Combs once broke down four doors trying to get her and then choked, punched, and kicked her in a rage.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Previous unbeatens Florida State and USC — favorites — choked on the road.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Evenflo has issued a voluntary recall on more than 324,00 car seats after finding that foam inside certain headrests can be removed by a child and pose a choking hazard.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Jane testified during the trial that Combs once broke down four doors trying to get her and then choked, punched, and kicked her in a rage.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Previous unbeatens Florida State and USC — favorites — choked on the road.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke
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He was then stabbed and strangled to death, Evans said.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Daryl charges inside and fights off walkers before strangling Chofo in the bathtub.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
5 Oct. 2025
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This agitprop is vomited out 24/7 by Democrat media apparatchiks who were also unerringly described by Orwell in his novel 1984.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Actually, Alma does suffer from ulcers, which cause her extraordinary stomach pain and vomiting at inconvenient moments, and cause viewers to wonder not if but when such clumsy symbolic traits will be trotted out in the future.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Facing the Thunder’s suffocating defense at full strength should be among Flagg’s biggest challenges in his rookie season.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The real innovation being stifled today is the innovation that’ll never bloom, suffocated by vertical integration and acquisitions disguised as partnerships.—
Asad Ramzanali,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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At the beginning of the third quarter, Southwest blocked a punt in the end zone, resulting in a safety, which narrowed the deficit to only three points.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Anker Soundcore Earbud Deals The Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds by Anker effectively block out noise with adaptive ANC, deliver sound with punchy bass, and last up to 10 hours (and 50 hours with the case).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Indonesia’s Constitutional Court ruled in 2021 that the government may block and throttle the country’s internet during times of social unrest.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Biden administration’s prevailing wage rule has also raised concerns that snaking requirements backed by Big Labor are throttling the industry.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 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,
8 Oct. 2025
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In May 2018, she was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the heart to the body, becomes narrowed or obstructed.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Richie danced his way onto the stage and spent the next five minutes jamming out with Lipa and her band.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Stay aware of your surroundings while still jamming out to your favorite running playlist with a set of open-ear headphones.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Choke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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