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

Taiwan customs officials intercepted 56 of the servers, while 74 of the servers were shipped to China through Hong Kong and Indonesia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Hamilton intercepted a second-quarter pass by Zach Wilson that set up the Rams’ first touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

In recent years, customs officials have repeatedly intercepted passengers arriving from south-east Asia with live reptiles, birds and primates concealed in their luggage.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The Smyrtos was taken to be anchored off Weymouth after Royal Marines Commandos intercepted and boarded it in a first-of-its-kind operation to disrupt the sanctioned tanker in June.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

“I know. Still, if the Ferolind is intercepted, we’ll have no way out of Djerholm.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo