intercepts

Definition of interceptsnext
present tense third-person singular of intercept
as in grabs
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course the cat was about to hightail it out the front door when I intercepted her

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Recent Examples of intercepts The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun. Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover. Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025 Everyone intercepts Marie on her way to find Thomas Godolkin, and Annabeth warns her about the premonition. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025 Jocasta intercepts him and narrows her eyes at his cover story. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025 However, Ward swiftly intercepts the food steal, much to Grogu's disappointment. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025 Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Under the deal, Westbrook has set up projects at the studio, including Sugar Bandits, based on the book Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan that follows a down-and-out Iraqi war veteran who intercepts drug deals for profit. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercepts
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  • Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The man grabs her and also takes her cell phone.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.
    Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine.
    Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Here, Keïta captures a pair of women—holding each other at the shoulders and the hands—dressed in traditional Malian robe-like garments called boubou.
    Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Your keen insight catches what others miss — even a small domestic shift can turn nagging stress into quiet stability that feeds body and mind!
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Intercepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercepts. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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