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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms 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
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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
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Mazzulla was able to capture that glory in 2024, as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, to notch yet another Larry O’Brien Trophy for Boston’s mantle.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Eco effort Guests rarely need air conditioning thanks to the building’s passive design, which captures heat in the atrium and redistributes it through internal channels, creating natural heating and cooling from day to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The acid also blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production that can become overactive due to the body’s inflammatory response during a shingles infection.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Indiana Fever superstar took advantage of an off day to catch some MLB action at Oracle Park.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The Quality Paperback Book Club knew how to catch your eye.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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By using drones to interdict supply lines from a distance, Ukrainian forces can impose the effects of a siege without physically encircling a city, redefining how an opponent can be isolated in modern warfare.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Their job was to board the trains going from Germany to Austria at random to interdict drugs, illicit money, and criminals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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