intercepts

Definition of interceptsnext
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

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Recent Examples of intercepts 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 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 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
  • In the kitchen, Wells grabs a round of dough resting in semolina flour.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Inspired, Larry grabs a random woman and kisses her on the mouth.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Another young woman dripped blood down her nose from a gash hastily covered by a strip of fabric tied around her forehead just blocks away, while still walking into the masses along the route with her friends.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Just blocks away, the Cleveland Clinic also is opening a 130,000-square-foot outpatient clinic in the 15 CityPlace office tower, under construction by Related Ross.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This program first captures students’ imaginations with the magic of books, while imparting important foundational science and conservation lessons.
    Nancy S. Grasmick, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The set also captures the Big 12 fan fest outside the T-Mobile Center on Grand Boulevard, showing fans dunking, concerts and people enjoying the downtown Kansas City vibes.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Evans ranks 10th all time in TD catches and his 11 seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving are second most ever to Jerry Rice’s 14.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Austin Hooper catches a touchdown in the 2017 Super Bowl.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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