1
as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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2
as in jammed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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as in intercepted
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley
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Recent Examples of blocked
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Bursting through the line, Rogalski blocked the ensuing punt and returned it to the 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Poland’s decision to indefinitely close its border with Belarus has blocked a critical segment of the China-Europe Railway Express, halting most rail freight between China and the European Union.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump recently blocked $400 million in military aid for Taiwan, The Washington Post reported, which could ease US-China friction, while increasing concerns over the island’s defenses.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But the government appeared to inch closer to a shutdown after Democrats in the Senate blocked the measure as part of their push to use the spending debate to address expiring health care subsidies.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Senate Republicans dismissed the Democratic plan as unrealistic and blocked the measure in a party-line vote on Friday.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The shareholder vote comes after an unprecedented government intervention authorized the acquisition but blocked any operational integration for at least three years in a bid to protect jobs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
South Africa had a key defender blocked by his Belgian club.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Bursting through the line, Rogalski blocked the ensuing punt and returned it to the 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Poland’s decision to indefinitely close its border with Belarus has blocked a critical segment of the China-Europe Railway Express, halting most rail freight between China and the European Union.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump recently blocked $400 million in military aid for Taiwan, The Washington Post reported, which could ease US-China friction, while increasing concerns over the island’s defenses.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But the government appeared to inch closer to a shutdown after Democrats in the Senate blocked the measure as part of their push to use the spending debate to address expiring health care subsidies.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Senate Republicans dismissed the Democratic plan as unrealistic and blocked the measure in a party-line vote on Friday.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The shareholder vote comes after an unprecedented government intervention authorized the acquisition but blocked any operational integration for at least three years in a bid to protect jobs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
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But the bond of family and a home filled with foreign languages and love prepared him for a life that would require adaptability, grit and vision.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the interior design industry is filled with women, there are very few female executives.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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The defense has forced five turnovers this season, mostly thanks to senior defensive back Hezekiah Masses, who has intercepted a pass in each of Cal’s first three games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Defensive backs Tony Jefferson, in the second quarter, and Donte Jackson, in the fourth, also intercepted Smith.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ultracreamy, packed with pigment, and full of gold-standard skin-care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and aloe leaf extract, Face Flex is what sweet dreams are made of.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The old-fashioned casserole is a foolproof recipe with simple ingredients, but packed with flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Barron jammed Dike up, Ward had nowhere to go, and the quarterback ended up taking a sack.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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On an early third down, the Vikings offense mistimed a motion, and Jefferson slipped after being jammed at the beginning of his route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Agents grabbed one man who appeared to be charging up the driveway, pinned him to the ground and hustled him behind the gate with his hands behind his back.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the third play from scrimmage, freshman defensive back Kiingbaraka Kizzee grabbed a deflected pass for an interception and returned the ball 46 yards to the Sierra Canyon 5.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although Harold is not literary fiction’s first obsessive ruminator, what makes Muscle Man feel so plugged into the moment is how common the predicament feels.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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For investors plugged into the Apple rumor mill, there were no major surprises.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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