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Recent Examples of intercepts
South Alabama converts, but a blitzer disrupts Davenport's next pass, and Jaden Rios intercepts it.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
Everyone intercepts Marie on her way to find Thomas Godolkin, and Annabeth warns her about the premonition.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Jocasta intercepts him and narrows her eyes at his cover story.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
However, Ward swiftly intercepts the food steal, much to Grogu's disappointment.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Under the deal, Westbrook has set up projects at the studio, including Sugar Bandits, based on the book Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan that follows a down-and-out Iraqi war veteran who intercepts drug deals for profit.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
Everyone intercepts Marie on her way to find Thomas Godolkin, and Annabeth warns her about the premonition.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Jocasta intercepts him and narrows her eyes at his cover story.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
However, Ward swiftly intercepts the food steal, much to Grogu's disappointment.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Under the deal, Westbrook has set up projects at the studio, including Sugar Bandits, based on the book Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan that follows a down-and-out Iraqi war veteran who intercepts drug deals for profit.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepts
Verb
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But as the ball arrives the defender grabs the jersey with the right hand and pulls the defender down.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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As one officer grabs at her door handle, a third officer who had circled to the front of the SUV from the opposite side draws his gun.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That decision — made soon after the Minneapolis incident made national headlines — blocks state investigators at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from accessing key evidence, like Good's car and other case materials, which has drawn scrutiny from state leaders.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The law blocks schools from expanding sports programs for male athletes at the expense of women, but that protection completely unravels when male athletes simply transfer their physical advantages into women’s sports.—
Alanna Smith,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Speedskating is among those niche Olympic sports that captures the country’s attention for a week or two every four years.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ross’ phone then captures the SUV accelerating down the street.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Australian Geographic reports that the bird catches prey midair during hunting.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite these close ties, the identity of the murderer catches her completely by surprise.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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