Synonyms of intercepts

intercepts

verb

present tense third-person singular of intercept

as in grabs

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

• grabs
• blocks
• captures
• catches
• interdicts
• snatches
• traps
• picks off
• seizes
• snares
• corrals
• collars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intercepts

Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026

However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 June 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