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Recent Examples of intercepted
The defense has forced five turnovers this season, mostly thanks to senior defensive back Hezekiah Masses, who has intercepted a pass in each of Cal’s first three games.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Defensive backs Tony Jefferson, in the second quarter, and Donte Jackson, in the fourth, also intercepted Smith.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2021 5,972 firearms were intercepted at airports, in 2022 6,542 firearms were stopped at checkpoints, while 2023 saw 6,737 firearms discovered in carry-on luggage.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu intercepted Tagovailoa on the Dolphins’ next drive, setting up a Patriots field goal to extend their lead to 33-27.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Polish and Dutch jets intercepted the drones, with assistance from Italian, German and NATO’s multinational forces, officials said.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
On the next series, after the Bengals intercepted Trevor Lawrence, backup Jake Browning entered the game while Burrow was helped to the locker room for evaluation.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The seventh-year quarterback lofted a pass that was intercepted.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Of those, 386 drones and 27 missiles were intercepted or suppressed, the air force said.
—Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Defensive backs Tony Jefferson, in the second quarter, and Donte Jackson, in the fourth, also intercepted Smith.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2021 5,972 firearms were intercepted at airports, in 2022 6,542 firearms were stopped at checkpoints, while 2023 saw 6,737 firearms discovered in carry-on luggage.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu intercepted Tagovailoa on the Dolphins’ next drive, setting up a Patriots field goal to extend their lead to 33-27.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Polish and Dutch jets intercepted the drones, with assistance from Italian, German and NATO’s multinational forces, officials said.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
On the next series, after the Bengals intercepted Trevor Lawrence, backup Jake Browning entered the game while Burrow was helped to the locker room for evaluation.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The seventh-year quarterback lofted a pass that was intercepted.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Of those, 386 drones and 27 missiles were intercepted or suppressed, the air force said.
—Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
Verb
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In late August, footage emerged captured by a drone slamming into the 50-year-old radio telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the WorldView Legion satellites also captured imagery of China's ShiJian-26 satellite in June.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of those three, Turner was the only one to finish the season without being caught.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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French university Sciences Po threatened expulsion for students caught using the technology.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even [Secretary of State Marco] Rubio said the boat could have been interdicted and the individuals arrested.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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About 80% of drugs are interdicted on the high seas, according to the Coast Guard.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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