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Recent Examples of intercepts
Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
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Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
The process intercepts industrial carbon emissions before they are released into the atmosphere and converts them into recycled fibers.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Kagan and his colleagues showed that within minutes, neurons on microchips could learn to play Pong, the classic video game in which a player repeatedly intercepts a ball—think two-dimensional ping-pong.
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Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
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Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
The following month, Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, which intercepts most of them but promises retaliation.
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Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
In a sleepy town, a switchboard operator and a radio DJ investigate a strange audio signal that intercepts the latter’s broadcast.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
However, Azula intercepts the group and duels Aang and Katara with Zuko, who nearly had a change of heart after opening up to Katara.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
The process intercepts industrial carbon emissions before they are released into the atmosphere and converts them into recycled fibers.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Kagan and his colleagues showed that within minutes, neurons on microchips could learn to play Pong, the classic video game in which a player repeatedly intercepts a ball—think two-dimensional ping-pong.
—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
The following month, Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, which intercepts most of them but promises retaliation.
—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
In a sleepy town, a switchboard operator and a radio DJ investigate a strange audio signal that intercepts the latter’s broadcast.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepts
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Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
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When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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This $20 style captures that same vibe, and shoppers are all in.
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Without a cohesive system that captures user data, builds robust retargeting pools, and systematically moves audiences toward action, that engagement quickly dissipates.
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Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.
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Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
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“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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