roadblocking

present participle of roadblock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocking
Verb
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secertary of State Shirley Weber filed a lawsuit on Friday aimed at blocking a Shasta County ballot initiative that would set up a range of new voting rules.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • The bill would require an assessment of figures blocking humanitarian aid delivery, extend the authorization for the vacant Special Envoy to Sudan position, and direct the State Department to designate the Rapid Support Forces as a group for sanctions.
    Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • If there are no seats, there’ll be no place to put sick passengers and the train will have to stay in the station, delaying the system.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
  • From stunting and weakening plant growth to delaying flower production, these 1/10th-inch-long pests can wreak havoc.
    Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • After barricading himself in a home for over an hour Friday morning, Abugharbieh eventually surrendered to police wearing only a towel, as seen on aerial video of the incident.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The 26-year-old former student surrendered Friday after barricading himself in his family home during a domestic violence call.
    Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In 2003 and 2005, demonstrators blockading La Paz in protest over foreign designs on their country's natural gas reserves toppled two pro-Western governments, paving the way for the rise of former President Evo Morales, the founder of MAS.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Iran had to shut in its own wells this month after the United States started blockading the strait.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • And for the first time this season, the cars wrecked completely flat-out; with no long straights and plenty of braking zones, the cars were not energy-limited for once this season.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
  • Toyota reverses that setup here to provide greater rigidity and better resistance to flex under cornering and braking loads.
    Utkarsh Sood June 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • After all, the name Polly Adler is known in and of itself, and arresting me for pandering is a feather in the cap for any cop or assistant district attorney.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Police responded to a call for battery/domestic violence at a residence in West Hills prior to arresting Jackson.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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