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 Israel's short-range Iron Dome system, the most well-known of the world's air defense systems, is designed to intercept the kind of attacks common on Israel, but countries like the U.S. are using the Iron Dome as a springboard for figuring out how best to shield home soil. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 Their missiles have mostly been intercepted, although some have penetrated Israel's missile defense systems, causing damage. Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 The military said several attempts were made to intercept the Houthis’ missile, but the missile struck near the Ben-Gurion International Airport, the Times reported. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 May 2025 So, Alice rage-texts Patty to come meet them, but her father-in-law Keith intercepts the message and arrives in Patty’s place. Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for intercept
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  • Combs returns to the scene shortly thereafter and appears to grab at the phone.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The Pineapple Express actress allegedly grabbed and struck van Ree's arm in an altercation at a Seattle airport.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 13 May 2025
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  • The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • Lukas, 89, captured the 2024 Preakness Stakes with Seize the Grey.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
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  • In the video, sunlight outside is blocked by a pair of curtains, but one tiny spot has streamed through—and Goose is completely fascinated by it.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • In response, Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority has blocked a collection of YouTube channels and websites linked to India.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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  • The metallic threading catches light in ways that basic prints could only dream about.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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  • Although such warships occasionally help interdict drugs in international waters, the use of naval assets for domestic border control is very unusual.
    Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Bondi and Patel announced the seizure during a press conference on Wednesday, saying the Coast Guard interdicted almost 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 3,800 pounds of marijuana worth over $509 million.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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