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

Moments later, in the distance, the familiar sounds of air defenses intercepting drones resound. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Defense played a big part in the victory for the Hawks by intercepting three passes. — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

This strategic shift follows Ukraine's success in intercepting nearly 90% of the slower drones. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The immersive doc captures the duality of an extreme lifestyle with the euphoric highs of intercepting a tornado to the terrifying lows of being overtaken by one inside their vehicle as Timmer pushes his mind and body to the limit. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Ukraine has been relatively successful at intercepting the massive numbers of drones that Russia uses in its large-scale attacks. — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Aware that the scarce Patriot missile is the main weapon capable of effectively and consistently intercepting Russian ballistic missiles, the Kremlin has put its own missile production into high gear to try to exploit Kyiv’s shortages. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

But just the opposite is true making complex weapons systems like the missile-intercepting Patriot. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

Dense forests with multiple layers of leaves intercepting sunlight have a high leaf area index score, while open forests that allow more light to reach the forest floor have a lower score. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026