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
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  • That sparked concerns across the political spectrum about investors blocking homeownership and driving up rents.
    — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • The video shows a black pickup blocking the roadway and a man whom investigators identified as Reyes-Isabel approach Quiroz-Mata’s vehicle with a handgun and fire five shots into it, the affidavit states.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 15 July 2026
Definition of blocking
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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
Definition of delaying
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
Definition of barricading
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  • Iran had to shut in its own wells this month after the United States started blockading the strait.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 June 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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  • 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
Definition of braking
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  • Graham would no doubt argue that this is a reasonable price to pay for retaining the ability to convince a President.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 July 2026
  • Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of retaining
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  • After arresting the suspect, Rasiel Joel Carbuccia, 20, of Jamaica Plain, the two officers who were shot at were evaluated on the scene, to make sure they weren’t injured, then transported to a local hospital, police said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The two arresting officers testified they were never sequestered after Ramirez went unresponsive, a failure Brentwood’s police chief attributed to the weeklong delay between the arrest and Ramirez’s death.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of arresting
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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