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Recent Examples of intercepted
Justin Edwards nearly intercepted a pass by Coleman.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Russia's defense ministry said 207 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, while Ukraine's Air Force said 31 missiles and 636 drones were downed during Russia's attack.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Russia’s defense ministry said more than 200 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight over six Russian regions and annexed Crimea.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Air defenses intercepted 309 of the drones.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Russia launched 324 drones and three missiles at Ukraine overnight in its biggest barrage in nearly two weeks, striking civilian areas and killing residents, though defenses intercepted 309 drones.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
John Lista, a redshirt senior from Penn, broke through for a sack on McDonald and later intercepted a pass to stand out on the defensive side of the ball.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
But the puck was intercepted by the Ducks’ defense and sent back up the ice.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Last month, Iranian drone and missile strikes knocked out roughly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, while air defenses intercepted waves of missiles targeting civilian infrastructure like Hamad International Airport.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Russia's defense ministry said 207 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, while Ukraine's Air Force said 31 missiles and 636 drones were downed during Russia's attack.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Russia’s defense ministry said more than 200 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight over six Russian regions and annexed Crimea.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Air defenses intercepted 309 of the drones.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Russia launched 324 drones and three missiles at Ukraine overnight in its biggest barrage in nearly two weeks, striking civilian areas and killing residents, though defenses intercepted 309 drones.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
John Lista, a redshirt senior from Penn, broke through for a sack on McDonald and later intercepted a pass to stand out on the defensive side of the ball.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
But the puck was intercepted by the Ducks’ defense and sent back up the ice.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Last month, Iranian drone and missile strikes knocked out roughly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, while air defenses intercepted waves of missiles targeting civilian infrastructure like Hamad International Airport.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepted
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The officer grabbed me and said 'you're arrested,' and just put me in handcuffs and drug and dragged me out.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Much of the film feels like Cronin grabbed a bunch of different clothes off a rack at a clothing store only to end up wearing a bizarrely mismatched outfit that never really comes together.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Surveillance video in the area captured the moment when at least five gunshots can be heard as the incident unfolded.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The world record landed in the middle of a heated high school relay race that had captured the attention of the stadium announcer and most of the fans.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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With the help of its two cutter pursuit boats and other assets, the Munro tracked and interdicted the vessel using warning shots and disabling fire from a helicopter.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Intercepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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