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

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intercepted

Only twice in his career has Stafford had six passes intercepted in the first four games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 44 of the 70 cruise or ballistic missiles and 117 of the 130 drones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Saudi-led military coalition that backs Yemen's government said the missile was intercepted.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Then in the third quarter, on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage after falling behind 21-3, Maye had a pass intercepted by Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Between October 6 and 8 Alice and Nellie had written at least three letters that Holmes had intercepted.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson