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

Taiwan customs officials intercepted 56 servers, which were intended for shipment to Japan.

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

Moroccan authorities intercepted dozens of migrants seeking to cross into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta on Saturday, reports say.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

He'd sent his wishes for her recovery in two of his many letters to the president, all of which were intercepted by White House staff before reaching Garfield.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow