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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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One source said the FBI intercepted the scheme “years ago” and that Avery was not in danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Within Russia's capital, local authorities reported that air defence systems had intercepted more than 80 drones overnight, wounding 12 people.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

A drone hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus in March this year causing "minimal damage", authorities said, while two more drones were intercepted days later.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But their supply system quickly broke down, and uncoded Russian radio messages were intercepted by the Germans, who blocked the Russian advance.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman