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Recent Examples of intercepts
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.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 6 Dec. 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
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
Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 6 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepts
Verb
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Enraged, John grabs the ring from Carolyn’s finger.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Billie jumps from the second floor, injuring her foot, but Chee grabs her.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But there are also some less intensive procedures (like embolization, which blocks the blood vessels that feed the fibroids; and endometrial ablation, which uses electricity to remove the uterine lining) as well as hormonal medications that may not eliminate fibroids but can lessen the symptoms.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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While Earth blocks some of the sun’s light, stray beams will pass around and through our atmosphere, turning the moon’s usually pearlescent surface red.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The mass grave at Jerash captures the diversity of the city at a moment in time — a pattern that was likely common throughout the ancient world but remains largely understudied.—
Durrie Bouscaren,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement There is truth to each of these narratives, but none of them fully captures all of the factors at play on its own.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Or perhaps a member of a group or an organization will do or say something that catches you off guard?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tiny jewel rhinestone flowers add a touch of luxury and makes for an intricate detail that catches the light with every gesture.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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