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Definitions

blocked

ADJECTIVE
costive
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
prevented
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
stopped
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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A D.C. district court blocked the provision requiring documentary proof of citizenship in October.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Earlier this month, an A.I. agent created its own platform account and began editing, so I blocked it because we already have a policy against unauthorized bots.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It has been blocked by judges across the country and has never been in effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As long as the Strait of Hormuz remains at least partially blocked, oil prices could remain at or close to the triple-digit level.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

A storage tank blocked the road leading to units 1 through 4.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland