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Recent Examples of intercept
Sunday night’s 1-point lead was jeopardized, however, once Purdy was intercepted a second time after halftime by All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
With New England pinned inside its own 10 after a Chargers punt, Maye had a pass intended for Austin Hooper tipped by Teair Tart and intercepted by Daiyan Henley.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Stroud was intercepted by Steelers defensive back Brandin Echols near the goal line, as Houston drove into the red zone.
—January 12, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
On the second play of the drive, Maye’s pass was tipped at the line by defensive lineman Teair Tart and intercepted by Daiyan Henley.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
With New England pinned inside its own 10 after a Chargers punt, Maye had a pass intended for Austin Hooper tipped by Teair Tart and intercepted by Daiyan Henley.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Stroud was intercepted by Steelers defensive back Brandin Echols near the goal line, as Houston drove into the red zone.
—January 12, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
On the second play of the drive, Maye’s pass was tipped at the line by defensive lineman Teair Tart and intercepted by Daiyan Henley.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Madison outrebounded Point Loma 36-24, with Stevens grabbing seven and Moore five.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Dorothy Parker was a master of witty dialogue and subtle comedy, and this story perfectly captures all the tenderness and rage of sisterhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those cracks hadn't been caught in regular maintenance done on the plane, which raised questions about the adequacy of the maintenance schedule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the eighties, Petro was a member of the M-19, urban insurgents who caught the world’s attention by taking the American Ambassador and more than a dozen other foreign diplomats hostage for two months.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two tankers were interdicted on Wednesday— one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Coast Guard also interdicted Motor Tanker Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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