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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.
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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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What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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Artisan captures footage of each participant striking up conversations with women, and then plays it back for the group like a football team grinding tape.
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This learning system captures agent performance, analyzes it, and feeds back improvements automatically.
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
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“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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