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Recent Examples of intercept
Ukraine has also depleted Russia's stocks by forcing it to try and intercept regular volleys of newer, more capable drones, including some equipped with jet engines that are faster and fly further than older models.
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Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
As if on cue, James intercepted backup quarterback Trey Lance’s deep pass during a drill near the end of practice.
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Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Lake Tahoe officials also have intercepted boats carrying golden mussels in recent weeks, underscoring concerns that the invasive species could spread to one of California’s most iconic waterways.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a post to Telegram that 86 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the wider Moscow region, with six people injured.
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David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
As if on cue, James intercepted backup quarterback Trey Lance’s deep pass during a drill near the end of practice.
—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Lake Tahoe officials also have intercepted boats carrying golden mussels in recent weeks, underscoring concerns that the invasive species could spread to one of California’s most iconic waterways.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a post to Telegram that 86 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the wider Moscow region, with six people injured.
—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Night is falling in Altadena as bats circle, peacocks wail and photographer Kevin Cooley tries to capture what’s left of a tree.
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The new glasses can play music, translate languages and answer questions about a person’s surroundings by capturing images with the glasses’ cameras, like Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses.
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.
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Tierney got another look shortly thereafter that was blocked by Ounahi.
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Bass’ absence from the city soon caught the eye of right-wingers, with Spencer Pratt, who ran against her in the nonpartisan primary election, and Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, among those critiquing her.
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Prefab kits and plug-in infrared units have brought entry prices lower than most people expect, though hidden costs like electrical upgrades and ventilation still catch buyers off guard.
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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.
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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.
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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