Synonyms of intercepted

intercepted

verb

past tense of intercept

as in grabbed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• blocked
• captured
• caught
• interdicted
• snatched
• seized
• picked off
• trapped
• snared
• corralled
• collared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intercepted

After forcing the early fumble, the Titans generated another turnover when Jayden Williams intercepted a Norland pass. — D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Szarka rushed for 81 yards and passed for 82 but was intercepted twice. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

The Fighting Irish responded with a touchdown drive, then intercepted Edwards on the first play of UNC’s ensuing possession deep in Tar Heel territory. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Winston did throw Beckham his first target of the season in the first quarter, but Titans safety Amani Hooker read Winston’s eyes and nearly intercepted the pass. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Bills quarterback Josh Allen hadn’t committed a single turnover through two weeks, only to be intercepted twice and lose a fumble against Los Angeles (0-3). — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

And he has been intercepted six times already in 2026 after getting picked off only eight times total last season. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

First, Wheaton North’s Johnny Clayton intercepted a tipped pass, but the offense couldn’t move the ball, and the subsequent punt was blocked by Clark Jensen. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026