roadblocking

present participle of roadblock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocking
Verb
  • In the world of vision wear, blue-light blocking lenses are becoming popular.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Panic and turmoil A chilling text message warning of an active shooter sent Villanova University students scrambling — barricading doors, overturning chairs and hiding in fear.
    Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Things quickly go awry when a domestic dispute spirals out of control and a man pulls a gun, barricading himself inside with four hostages as a negotiator outside tries to save the people inside.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But others describe the reality of the early weeks, where discussion was completely hampered by Israel's insistence on fully blockading aid into Gaza.
    Tom Bowman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Federal immigration authorities arresting a woman in downtown Los Angeles had their vehicle towed away by a tow truck driver who is accused of filming and laughing as one officer chased after him, according to court documents.
    Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The result is an arresting harmony of elegance and attitude, sculptural and bold, yet anchored in refinement.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In New York, Alcaraz turned up the volume and speed, hitting 42 winners in the final - double that of his opponent - while retaining full control and focus.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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