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  • past participle of block.
  • past tense form of block.
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Definitions

blocked

ADJECTIVE
costive
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
prevented
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
stopped
Synonyms


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Three previous attempts to evict her were blocked by the courts.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

A Belfast High Court judge temporarily blocked it on Saturday, warning that the long-running dispute could escalate across Northern Ireland and urging the parties to "step back from the abyss".

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mileva blocked Madelyn’s internet access, and has been trying to fill her daughter’s time with more in-person hangouts with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

The Huntington Beach nest was near a section of beach that will be blocked off Oct. 2-4 for the Pacific Airshow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Anya tried to back out of the house, but someone blocked her retreat.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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