1
as in filling
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 obstructing
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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3
as in intercepting
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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as in impeding
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Recent Examples of blocking
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
First responders in plainclothes were blocking the bridge, trying to be helpful and keep people from going into the city.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Bates is a mauler, a player who takes great pride in being one of the most consistent, technically sound and efficient blocking tight ends in the NFL.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
If the planet, star, and our line-of-sight to it are all aligned, then once per orbit the planet will pass in front of the star’s disk, blocking a portion of the parent star’s light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
At a hearing Wednesday, attorneys for the minors asked a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction blocking such deportations.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Van Hoy played more than a dozen snaps against North Carolina and had the best blocking grade of the four tackles that played, according to PFF.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
These will be of little use to many casual players, though, who may well give up on Silksong after banging their head against a progress-blocking boss for an hour or two.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
First responders in plainclothes were blocking the bridge, trying to be helpful and keep people from going into the city.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Bates is a mauler, a player who takes great pride in being one of the most consistent, technically sound and efficient blocking tight ends in the NFL.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
If the planet, star, and our line-of-sight to it are all aligned, then once per orbit the planet will pass in front of the star’s disk, blocking a portion of the parent star’s light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
At a hearing Wednesday, attorneys for the minors asked a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction blocking such deportations.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Van Hoy played more than a dozen snaps against North Carolina and had the best blocking grade of the four tackles that played, according to PFF.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With kids settling back into school routines and store shelves filling with Halloween decor, the season is shifting.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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As part of the plea deal, additional charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and resisting or obstructing a peace officer were dismissed, according to court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The reserves on defense held their own as well, with true freshman Bryce Fitzgerald intercepting a fourth-down pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter to highlight their efforts.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cole Margets led Bonita Vista (0-3), intercepting a pass and returning it 85 yards.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two defended their actions, including jamming a paper shredder with incriminating documents, as being necessary to secure the release of American hostages being held in Lebanon and to curb Soviet expansionism.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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If jamming a head of state’s flight is possible, so is disrupting a humanitarian airlift, a naval convoy, or a swarm of autonomous drones.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After grabbing an early lead Friday evening, the Royals were unable to match their hosts’ prolific offense on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The owner squeezed her hands into the mix of kittens, moving the babies and grabbing the one that did not belong, which turned out to be a tiny mouse.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The prototype was also powered by a laptop-like charger, though the promo video clearly has other ideas about that, and shows the Master X plugging itself into an outdoor charger or rolling over a wireless charging pad for a top-up.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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Allow the toaster oven to fully dry before plugging it back in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Air resources — including tankers — provided retardant support throughout the day and into the evening hours to slow down the progress of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Crews worked to suppress the fire and keep it within a retardant line that was dropped on the first day.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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