as in siege
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
Germany's abandonment of the leaguer of Stalingrad is seen as a major turning point of World War II
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as in to besiege
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
an impregnable fortress that not even the mightiest army on earth would venture to leaguer
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Recent Examples of leaguer
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
That group included outfield prospect Alan Roden, traded from Toronto, and veteran major leaguers such as Tomkin, Jose Urena — who started Sunday’s game — Erasmo Ramirez and Thomas Hatch.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
The Supreme Court reached the same conclusions in 1972, turning away another challenge to the reserve system, this time by long-time major leaguer Curt Flood.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The 28-year-old Hayes, the son of former big leaguer Charlie Hayes, signed an eight-year deal worth $70 million to be a cornerstone piece for the future.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Noun
After going hitless in his first two at-bats, Bob Seymour reached base for the first time as a big leaguer by drawing a walk.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
That group included outfield prospect Alan Roden, traded from Toronto, and veteran major leaguers such as Tomkin, Jose Urena — who started Sunday’s game — Erasmo Ramirez and Thomas Hatch.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
The Supreme Court reached the same conclusions in 1972, turning away another challenge to the reserve system, this time by long-time major leaguer Curt Flood.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The 28-year-old Hayes, the son of former big leaguer Charlie Hayes, signed an eight-year deal worth $70 million to be a cornerstone piece for the future.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaguer
Noun
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The West Bank, without even the pretext of a Hamas presence, is under a state of dual siege.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The storm and resulting fires drew comparisons to the devastating lightning siege of August 2020, when a summer lightning storm ignited the North Complex, LNU Lightning Complex and CZU Lightning Complex fires.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israel tried to take over Gaza City before in this war, besieging it and launching raids in its streets, but tens of thousands of people remained.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Landslide in western Sudan kills at least 1,000 A landslide in western Sudan killed at least 1,000 people, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Reuters, various regional authorities say the mobile internet blockades are intended to disrupt Ukrainian drone strikes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Beijing's forces have responded to Philippine challenges with blockades, ramming maneuvers, and water cannon, raising fears that a miscalculation could draw the United States into a conflict with its military rival.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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An elderly Arkansas man is in the hospital after a black bear attacked him in Franklin County on Wednesday.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another man charged with assaulting former Arizona Coyotes hockey player Paul Bissonnette has accepted a plea deal, according to court records.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That rich and powerful people are going to be held to account for assaulting underaged girls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaguer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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