ROADBLOCKING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

roadblocking

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present participle of roadblock

as in blocking

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Vokolek was blocking during a kickoff and landed awkwardly after hitting a Colts player.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
This judge's conduct overrides clear longstanding principles and common sense -- blocking the grand jury from receiving core evidence in a national security investigation.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of blocking

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When these systems are under-resourced, investigations become more difficult, delaying interventions that protect the public.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The court will sit in September to decide whether to strike down the statutory foundation of the inquiry, delaying one of South Africa’s biggest political risks.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

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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

Definition of barricading

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With just over 100 days until election day, the onetime border-blockading logger faces a steep fundraising climb, a sprawling statewide build-out and Maine’s pivotal role in Democrats’ bid for Senate control.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Britain responded with a war-footing, blockading the Bay of Naples.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026

Definition of blockading

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For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The same study found 65% of manufacturers cite attracting and retaining talent as their primary business challenge.

— Rush LaSelle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of retaining

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On its debut album, the Australian quartet weaves quietly arresting details and playful sonic touches into catchy, familiar noise-pop.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Lingering Concerns Despite scrapping the warning period, officers can’t go straight to arresting the homeless.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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