Thesaurus results for INTERCEPT

intercept

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈsept

as in to grab

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course the cat was about to hightail it out the front door when I intercepted her

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Recent Examples of intercept Military planners have been searching for affordable ways to intercept unmanned systems that can be launched in large numbers. —

Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 Deeply uncomfortable, Panettiere quickly left, though not before getting intercepted by an unnamed Academy Award–winning actor. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The indictment says Cuban Air Force pilots conducted exercises in January 1996 to practice intercepting slow-moving civilian aircraft similar to the Cessna planes used by Brothers to the Rescue. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Butcher then goes rogue and attempts to spread the supe-killing virus from the top of Vought Tower, but Hughie (Jack Quaid) intercepts him. —

Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intercept

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The seven-time world champion passed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the closing laps to grab second place and secure his 204th career podium finish.

— Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Sophia said the event was just as exciting and fun as last year for her and her son — who, while searching for planes in the sky, excitedly grabbed her face and reminded her that the watermelons and lemonade were just as amazing as the planes.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026