Synonyms of intercepting

intercepting

verb

present participle of intercept

as in grabbing

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

• grabbing
• blocking
• capturing
• catching
• interdicting
• snatching
• trapping
• seizing
• picking off
• snaring
• corralling
• collaring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intercepting

Dorsey had an all-time game this fall that lives up to his lofty ranking, intercepting four passes against North Clayton. — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Or maybe Kosmos 2612 was actively interfering with ICEYE-X36 in some way — messing with its sensors, perhaps, or blocking or intercepting its communications with the ground. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Baylor does rank second in pass defense efficiency, but that ranking is largely based off intercepting Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown three times in the season opener. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Those restrictions prevented Ukraine from intercepting some Russian drones, contributing to civilian deaths. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Experts say intercepting all of the missiles and drones is impossible. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Saudi authorities regularly report intercepting Houthi weapons. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The Saudis are intercepting many of the missiles and drones fired by the Houthis. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Coast Guard personnel were intercepting migrants crossing the Rio Grande while working with other federal agencies when the initial gunshots came from the Mexican side of the border. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026