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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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The U.S. military said Thursday that Iran launched attacks at U.S. warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and American forces intercepted the threats.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Within hours, strangers began demanding he revise the story to claim the impact had come from intercepted missile fragments rather than a warhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They were among about 175 activists detained when Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats in international waters near Greece.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Brad Cooper said the U.S. military sank six Iranian boats and intercepted missiles and drones targeting civilian vessels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The children intercepted her on the way down, but she could not get her balance and sank to the carpet in a daze.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood