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intercepted

VERB

head off; interrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away

STRONG

appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct shortstop take

WEAK

cut in head off at pass make off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free give let go release

STRONG

aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject

WEAK

abet forward

Example Sentences

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The Israeli military said one of the missiles was intercepted; the second fell short of Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted and there were no reported injuries, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

The incident took place a day after it emerged that two Russian warplanes had "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Lupita and Salvador stood up and intercepted the café owner.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty