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Recent Examples of intercepted
For one, Poland and Romania could request Ukrainian permission to engage air threats over Ukrainian airspace that are approaching NATO’s border, just as Israel intercepted many of Iran’s Shahed-136 drones in Jordanian airspace.
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Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have intercepted vast quantities of private voice calls and text messages, including potentially sensitive communications of government and military officials, transmitted over completely unprotected satellite communication links.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
After Rodgers was intercepted on a ball that hit receiver Austin in the hands, the defense stood tall on a short field to force a punt.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Of the 45 missiles fired by Russia, some of which were ballistic weapons, only nine had been intercepted.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
He was intercepted by the Red Wolves' Aaron Alexander at the ASU 26 with 29 seconds left in the first half.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
He was then intercepted on FIU’s possession.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
He also has been intercepted four times in the past three games, including one that was returned for a touchdown in Sunday’s victory over Tennessee.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Sure enough, Dwayne McDougle tipped and intercepted Wyoming quarterback Kaden Anderson on a third-and-9 in the second quarter.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have intercepted vast quantities of private voice calls and text messages, including potentially sensitive communications of government and military officials, transmitted over completely unprotected satellite communication links.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
After Rodgers was intercepted on a ball that hit receiver Austin in the hands, the defense stood tall on a short field to force a punt.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Of the 45 missiles fired by Russia, some of which were ballistic weapons, only nine had been intercepted.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
He was intercepted by the Red Wolves' Aaron Alexander at the ASU 26 with 29 seconds left in the first half.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
He was then intercepted on FIU’s possession.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
He also has been intercepted four times in the past three games, including one that was returned for a touchdown in Sunday’s victory over Tennessee.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Sure enough, Dwayne McDougle tipped and intercepted Wyoming quarterback Kaden Anderson on a third-and-9 in the second quarter.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
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Shakarna grabbed her medication and headed to try to reach her, fearing for her life.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Violence has intensified, humanitarian aid remains blocked, and political prisoners, including my mother, remain behind bars.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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And most seniors have been blocked from accessing the drugs, because Medicare is legally barred from covering weight-loss drugs.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the artists captured in the images are Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Operation Pacific Viper has averaged about 1,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted daily, resulting in 34 total interdictions since its launch.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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