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as in throttled
to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe
let go of my throat—you're choking me!
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as in drowned
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 blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
overgrown bushes choked the narrow alleyway between the buildings
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Recent Examples of choked
Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Adams, who lived in Diggs' home while working for him, walked into the Dedham police station on December 16 alleging that two weeks earlier, Diggs had smacked her across the face and choked her.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The war has choked global oil supplies, causing gas prices to surge.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Oil supply has been choked since the Iran war began on February 28, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global oil and gas supplies – has remained effectively closed.
—Azhar Sukri,mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 May 2026
That last sentence comes out choked with anguish, his voice breaking on the final word.
—Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Admiral Motti Some Imperial officers like Admiral Ozzel get Force-choked by Darth Vader and die.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and both sides dug in, the market is staring down what could be the biggest supply shock in history — tankers stalled, flows choked, and prices with a clear upward bias until there’s any sign of reopening.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
San Franciscans who think Muni buses are always packed, or prone to crawl along choked streets, may find their views validated in a new slide presentation released by the Municipal Transportation Agency.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
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The live-in chef who accused Stefon Diggs of assault took the stand Monday on the first day of his trial, testifying that the former New England Patriots wide receiver slapped and choked her during a dispute at his home.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Adams, who lived in Diggs' home while working for him, walked into the Dedham police station on December 16 alleging that two weeks earlier, Diggs had smacked her across the face and choked her.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The war has choked global oil supplies, causing gas prices to surge.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Oil supply has been choked since the Iran war began on February 28, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global oil and gas supplies – has remained effectively closed.
—Azhar Sukri,mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 May 2026
That last sentence comes out choked with anguish, his voice breaking on the final word.
—Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Admiral Motti Some Imperial officers like Admiral Ozzel get Force-choked by Darth Vader and die.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and both sides dug in, the market is staring down what could be the biggest supply shock in history — tankers stalled, flows choked, and prices with a clear upward bias until there’s any sign of reopening.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choked
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Wanner's body was found three weeks later, strangled to death, in a remote area outside Foresthill, about 40 miles away from her home.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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She had been raped and strangled, according to the Sheriff's Office.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luke Sapolu testified that Pulido vomited while in custody hours before the attack.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Motta hunched over and vomited into a trash can.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ball was recovered in the Thorns’ box after a shot was blocked, falling to Dudinha.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Critics say the higher courts are excusing noncompliance In March, a federal appeals court ruled Sykes, the judge in California, had likely exceeded her authority in requiring bond hearings nationwide and blocked her February decision.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The 29-year-old, who lives in Texas, sustained a concussion and strained muscles in her ankle and neck.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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While the Chinese model reduces upfront budget pressures on fiscally-strained African states, governments across the continent will now rely heavily on a small number of firms for hardware maintenance, modernization, and training.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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This year the Nuggets rolled into the playoffs on a 12-game winning streak and handled the Timberwolves in the opener of their Western Conference playoff series only to blow a 19-point lead in Game 2 before getting throttled twice in Minneapolis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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That was the takeaway after the Nuggets throttled the Timberwolves over the final three quarters in a 116-105 Game 1 victory at Ball Arena?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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More than four decades after a newborn girl was found suffocated and abandoned on a North Dakota college campus, authorities say DNA technology has finally led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old Arizona woman.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Living paycheck to paycheck in a small Paris apartment, she feels increasingly suffocated by fleeting relationships, rising anxiety and the grip of an alcohol addiction quietly tightening around her life.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company also allegedly provides refunds when the line of sight into Wrigley Field is obstructed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
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Prosecutors claim Tucker-Fleischfresser did not ensure that the resident received the prescribed insulin and obstructed the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs investigation.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Choked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choked. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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