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

Both are aimed at intercepting the kamikaze drones Russia has increasingly used against Ukrainian targets. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026

Simms saw his role increase throughout the season, with the sophomore leading TCU with six tackles against Cincinnati and intercepting a pass against Houston. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Zelensky has frequently appealed for more Patriot and other air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Bryce Fitzgerald was a ball hawk as a freshman for the Hurricanes, intercepting a team-high six passes (tied for the second most in the country) despite not being a full-time starter. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Russia has launched several large-scale attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks as Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot air defense missiles, which are its most effective means of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

The Patriot system is the only method currently capable of intercepting Russia’s ballistic missiles. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

The inmate claimed that he was told Kelly and his attorneys were planning to expose damaging information, as the filing alleged that officials violated attorney-client privilege by intercepting personal correspondence. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 July 2026

These elite units now defend Russian logistics against Ukrainian attacks, with Rubicon intercepting many Ukrainian mid-range drones. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026