Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intercepted
The ministry did not provide evidence in the statement, and Kyiv has not confirmed how many missiles were intercepted.
—
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Inspectors intercepted more than 600 pests and plant diseases so far this year, the agency said.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Pilots who violate these restrictions could be intercepted or detained for questioning by law enforcement.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Witherspoon had one hit that resulted in a loose ball that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
When Washington beat Denver 42-10 in that season's Super Bowl, Wilburn intercepted two passes in that game.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s when Love intercepted Patriot quarterback Drake Maye to set up a field goal, drawing a huge cheer from those gathered at American Legion Post 1941.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
On first and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining, Wilson’s pass for Ricardo Lockette was intercepted by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler to seal the win for New England.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Printing driving directions to contacts’ homes on paper, prepared to eat them if intercepted.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Inspectors intercepted more than 600 pests and plant diseases so far this year, the agency said.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Pilots who violate these restrictions could be intercepted or detained for questioning by law enforcement.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Witherspoon had one hit that resulted in a loose ball that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
When Washington beat Denver 42-10 in that season's Super Bowl, Wilburn intercepted two passes in that game.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s when Love intercepted Patriot quarterback Drake Maye to set up a field goal, drawing a huge cheer from those gathered at American Legion Post 1941.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
On first and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining, Wilson’s pass for Ricardo Lockette was intercepted by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler to seal the win for New England.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Printing driving directions to contacts’ homes on paper, prepared to eat them if intercepted.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
Verb
-
Doncic turned to run back up the court and grabbed the back of his left leg.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Republicans in the Senate tried to pass a short-term funding extension on Thursday to allow time for negotiations to play out, but Democrats blocked that measure before lawmakers in both chambers left the Capitol for the recess.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Reinhardt blocked the numbers and pursued Money Management International's help.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Without the fear of being captured mid-tear or mid-questionable dance moves, people are quicker to let their guards down and enjoy themselves fully.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Their work consisted of a neuromorphic sensor that captured the actions of Braille readers.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Two tankers were interdicted on Wednesday— one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The Coast Guard also interdicted Motor Tanker Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
