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as in to suffocate
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
thick, black smoke choked the trapped firefighters
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
overgrown bushes choked the narrow alleyway between the buildings
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Recent Examples of choke
Canada’s worst-ever wildfire season was in 2023 and choked much of North America with dangerous smoke for months.
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Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The first couple continued to attack the father, choking him while pushing him against a wall.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
Haliburton borrowed Miller’s choking taunt in Game 1.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The first couple continued to attack the father, choking him while pushing him against a wall.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
Haliburton borrowed Miller’s choking taunt in Game 1.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke
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Prosecutors say that in December 2024, Tyler strangled Bruno to death at the dog’s New Rochelle home.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The man then strangled the dog, injuring its neck and throat, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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This can take many forms, such as forcing oneself to vomit or by using laxatives or diuretics.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Patients sickened by it can develop stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea and the urge to vomit anywhere from six hours to six days after infection, the CDC says.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
31 May 2025
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The Thunder’s defense has been suffocating all postseason, minus a couple of blips in the conference finals.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2025
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The brown prickly algae is suffocating shorelines from Puerto Rico to Guyana and beyond, disrupting tourism, killing wildlife, and even releasing toxic gases that forced one school in the French Caribbean island of Martinique to temporarily close.—
Danica Coto,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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McDowell blocked 19 shots, second-best mark on his team.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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Scott recently flexed his political muscles by blocking a state policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Interestingly, both of the films were released before the first nightmare throttled the entertainment industry in 2020.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Nerazzurri have good players, but their back three system, which Antonio Conte passed on to Simone Inzaghi, can throttle the aggression up or down.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Last December, after a trial without a jury, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson convicted Lamond of one count of obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Among the methods being examined: Using radio signals to jam drones or force them to land.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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While resupply can be done with only limited user interactions and limited control system, shooting requires a direct user feed, which is susceptible to jamming.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Choke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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