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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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Kyiv intercepted about 91 percent of all incoming drones and missiles in May, according to air force data.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It did not say which, but Centcom later said a ballistic missile had been intercepted over Kuwait, where the US has several bases.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Agents run the images through facial recognition programs to sift for names, the officials said, and comb through intercepted phone calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The GSF's organisers said all the boats had been intercepted by Tuesday evening, with one managing to get within 80 nautical miles of the Palestinian territory.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It almost looked like the arrows had intercepted the thorns in midair and sliced them in two, but my eyes must’ve been playing tricks on me.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan