interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
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The play after the Jackson interception — the first second-half offensive play from scrimmage for the Panthers — Chuba Hubbard received a handoff and fumbled it.
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Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
But, of course, no team is trying to lose on game day and the Giants showcased that right in the first quarter after a clutch interception by linebacker Bobby Okereke as Geno Smith and the Raiders’ offense were moving in the Giants’ red zone.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Julio Aguilar / Getty Images King finished 23 of 41 for 254 yards, two touchdowns and the game-ending interception.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In three preseason games, Milton threw for 397 yards and two touchdowns along with two interceptions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
But, of course, no team is trying to lose on game day and the Giants showcased that right in the first quarter after a clutch interception by linebacker Bobby Okereke as Geno Smith and the Raiders’ offense were moving in the Giants’ red zone.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Julio Aguilar / Getty Images King finished 23 of 41 for 254 yards, two touchdowns and the game-ending interception.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In three preseason games, Milton threw for 397 yards and two touchdowns along with two interceptions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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