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Recent Examples of intercepts
Butcher then goes rogue and attempts to spread the supe-killing virus from the top of Vought Tower, but Hughie (Jack Quaid) intercepts him.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
The process intercepts industrial carbon emissions before they are released into the atmosphere and converts them into recycled fibers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Kagan and his colleagues showed that within minutes, neurons on microchips could learn to play Pong, the classic video game in which a player repeatedly intercepts a ball—think two-dimensional ping-pong.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The following month, Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, which intercepts most of them but promises retaliation.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
In a sleepy town, a switchboard operator and a radio DJ investigate a strange audio signal that intercepts the latter’s broadcast.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
The process intercepts industrial carbon emissions before they are released into the atmosphere and converts them into recycled fibers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Kagan and his colleagues showed that within minutes, neurons on microchips could learn to play Pong, the classic video game in which a player repeatedly intercepts a ball—think two-dimensional ping-pong.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The following month, Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, which intercepts most of them but promises retaliation.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
In a sleepy town, a switchboard operator and a radio DJ investigate a strange audio signal that intercepts the latter’s broadcast.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepts
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The decision effectively blocks foreign governments, businesses, researchers, and individuals, as well as foreign nationals residing in the US, from using the company’s latest AI systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Sequoia's $600 billion revenue gap analysis captures this anxiety in a single number.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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