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Recent Examples of intercepted
The New York Giants’ high hopes for him last year quickly faded and completely ceased after the Giants lost in overtime to the Carolina Panthers in Germany — a game in which Jones only threw for 190 yards and was intercepted twice.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Of 5,600 pounds of fentanyl intercepted in that period, only 10 pounds were caught along the northern border with Canada.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Of the 21,900 pounds, roughly 21,100 pounds were intercepted at the southern border.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Pierce, the 355-pound nose tackle, dropped into coverage and intercepted Bailey Zappe and returned it six yards before kneeling down.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
In one such message intercepted by investigators, the co-conspirator directs Altoh to deposit funds in an account at Chase Bank.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, an Australian patrol aircraft was intercepted by two Chinese fighter jets over the South China Sea, which Beijing accused Canberra of intruding into its airspace.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Rice was tracking down a Chargers player who had intercepted a pass during a game in September when he was hit in the knee by quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
In the 63rd minute, 19-year-old midfielder Jacob Bartlett intercepted a wayward centering cross from Jordi Alba and quickly played the ball up the central channel.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Of 5,600 pounds of fentanyl intercepted in that period, only 10 pounds were caught along the northern border with Canada.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Of the 21,900 pounds, roughly 21,100 pounds were intercepted at the southern border.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Pierce, the 355-pound nose tackle, dropped into coverage and intercepted Bailey Zappe and returned it six yards before kneeling down.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
In one such message intercepted by investigators, the co-conspirator directs Altoh to deposit funds in an account at Chase Bank.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, an Australian patrol aircraft was intercepted by two Chinese fighter jets over the South China Sea, which Beijing accused Canberra of intruding into its airspace.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Rice was tracking down a Chargers player who had intercepted a pass during a game in September when he was hit in the knee by quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
In the 63rd minute, 19-year-old midfielder Jacob Bartlett intercepted a wayward centering cross from Jordi Alba and quickly played the ball up the central channel.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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But he was blocked in the courts.—
Tyche Hendricks,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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