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Recent Examples of intercepted
Attack highlights Ukraine's air defense missile shortage Zelenskyy said not all the ballistic missiles were intercepted and that most of the strikes hit Kyiv, which was the primary target of the attack.
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CBS News, 24 May 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that his country’s air defences intercepted 549 of the drones and 55 missiles in one of Russia’s biggest attacks since the war started.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 miles off the coast of Israel.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying 428 passengers along with food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies for civilians in Gaza, was intercepted over the course of several days after departing Turkey, with the final interception on Tuesday.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
On Wednesday, after Israeli forces intercepted a protest flotilla headed to Gaza and brought the participants to an Israeli port, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli minister of national security, posted a video on social media.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
At least another 30 drones were intercepted in the two hours after that message, the ministry said in an update.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 17 May 2026
According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, around 560 drones were intercepted, 120 of which were heading for Moscow.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Iranian missiles, a response to Israeli and American attacks, were being intercepted overhead.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
CBS News, 24 May 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that his country’s air defences intercepted 549 of the drones and 55 missiles in one of Russia’s biggest attacks since the war started.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 miles off the coast of Israel.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying 428 passengers along with food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies for civilians in Gaza, was intercepted over the course of several days after departing Turkey, with the final interception on Tuesday.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
On Wednesday, after Israeli forces intercepted a protest flotilla headed to Gaza and brought the participants to an Israeli port, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli minister of national security, posted a video on social media.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
At least another 30 drones were intercepted in the two hours after that message, the ministry said in an update.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 17 May 2026
According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, around 560 drones were intercepted, 120 of which were heading for Moscow.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Iranian missiles, a response to Israeli and American attacks, were being intercepted overhead.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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This year’s season was delayed after a huge section of the icefall broke off and blocked the route to the summit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Helicopter footage captured by NBC4 showed police tape cordoning off a section of the residential street, where a large number of emergency responders were gathered.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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That task was best tackled by the great Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, whose tribute, published in the Jornal do Brasil, captured the nuances of the collective mood.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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On April 17, CBP’s San Diego Marine Unit crews interdicted a 24-foot boat near San Clemente Island.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both of the vessels were interdicted in the Indo-Pacific Command's area of responsibility, which includes the Indian Ocean, according to the Pentagon.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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