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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /
NOUN
blocking
Synonyms
STRONG
interference stopping
WEAK
interfering with interposing

Example Sentences

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After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani recently lauded the interception rate as "exceeding expectations".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

And the Coast Guard had the most advanced radio interception network in the Americas.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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