roadblocking

verb

present participle of roadblock
as in blocking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocking
  1. blocking
  2. delaying
  3. barricading
  4. blockading
  5. braking
  6. retaining
  7. arresting
Verb
  • The trailer then came to a rest, blocking the eastbound lanes of C-470.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This happens when the moon passes in front of the sun, completely blocking it from our perspective here on Earth.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocking
Verb
  • In that unlikely scenario, the project with LINXS could be terminated and Los Angeles World Airports, which manages LAX, would have to find a new contractor, further delaying the train’s future.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tampa politicians will likely celebrate by delaying a vote on the Rays’ proposed new stadium by another few months.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of delaying
Verb
  • New Castle city staff are barricading roads to keep people off dangerous streets, Blankenship said.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
  • David Drayton and his young son join other locals by barricading themselves in a supermarket.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Definition of barricading
Verb
  • That includes Yemen’s Houthi movement blockading Saudi Arabian maritime traffic near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In July, Houthi forces began blockading the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, the corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, in response to renewed Saudi strikes on Yemen.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of blockading
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  • The car’s precise steering and remarkable braking system deliver a thrilling driving experience.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Deadwood includes Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and cornering-sensitive traction and braking systems.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of braking
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  • Protecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is essential to ensuring America can continue recruiting and retaining the public servants our communities depend on.
    — Verna L. Williams, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For now, sister station KOLA is retaining its air staff; KOLA is one of the most successful stations in the IE.
    — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of retaining
Verb
  • Since May, a series of law enforcement operations have taken place at the park, beginning with federal and LAPD officers arresting fentanyl and methamphetamine street dealers around the perimeter of the park.
    — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Attorneys say witnesses described a gunman matching Wright’s appearance, police received tips identifying Wright as the shooter and even issued a pickup order naming him as a suspect before later arresting Dobbs.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of arresting
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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