ROADBLOCKING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

roadblocking

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present participle of roadblock

as in blocking

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In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The other thing that’s happening is that the federal government is affirmatively blocking state and local investigators from conducting their own separate probes.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

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In May, the agency proposed delaying emission standards set to kick in for new light- and medium-duty cars and trucks starting with model year 2027.

— Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
But, for older men with no pain or discomfort, doctors may suggest watchful waiting, delaying surgery until the need is clear.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 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

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Much like a typical race car setup, the pedal has a bit of initial travel before quickly firming up, with braking force then governed mainly by pressure—a calibration that prioritizes precision over ease of use.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

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Their menu is seasonal and slightly whimsical while retaining a clear vision, a good representation of the many personalities that make up the Kimball House team.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Lay down the cardboard and cover it with a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch to block sunlight from reaching weed seeds while retaining soil moisture and improving soil health as the mulch and cardboard break down.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

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Mare of Easttown ended with (five-year-old spoiler alert) Mare, the police detective played by Winslet, arresting her best friend Lori’s son for the killing of a teenage girl and the two women looking for a way to repair their relationship.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
Farmworker fell from greenhouse roof during ICE raid Authorities were arresting dozens of farmworkers July 10 at Glass House Farms in Camarillo when Jaime Alanis fell from the roof of a greenhouse and broke his neck.

— Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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