Synonyms of intercepted

intercepted

verb

past tense of intercept

as in grabbed

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

the cat was about to hightail it out the front door when I intercepted her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• blocked
• captured
• caught
• interdicted
• snatched
• seized
• picked off
• trapped
• snared
• corralled
• collared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intercepted

None of the ballistic missiles that slammed Kyiv overnight into Thursday were intercepted – an indicator that Patriot stocks are still empty or critically low. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Jake Stearney was 25-of-45 passing for 312 yards but was intercepted three times. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback dislocated his right thumb when his throwing hand hit Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman on a desperation pass on fourth down that was intercepted late in the fourth quarter of a 23-16 loss in Week 3. — Rob Maaddi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

This time, quarterback Isaiah Marshall made his worst decision of the game, throwing from his back foot a ball into the end zone that was easily intercepted. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

The Buckeyes quarterback's pass was intercepted deep in Ohio State territory, and two plays later, Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard scored on a 7-yard touchdown run. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Padilla said postal inspectors intercepted a suspicious parcel addressed to his office, according to reports. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Noles get the ball near midfield Menash intercepted Darian Mensah just threw his first interception of the season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepted several missiles fired over the Red Sea on Friday, including one that was heading toward the oil export terminal Yanbu, a military spokesman said. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026