as in prohibited
that may not be permitted
an interdicted hold in wrestling
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as in forbade
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists
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as in intercepted
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
federal agents are able to interdict only a small percentage of the narcotic shipments into the country
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Recent Examples of interdicted
Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard also interdicted Motor Tanker Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, the Defense Department interdicted a second tanker, which the White House said carried sanctioned oil.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
The Coast Guard, sometimes with help from the Navy, had typically interdicted boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, searched for illicit cargo, and arrested the people aboard for prosecution.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
The crew’s interdiction was hailed as a historic milestone under Operation Pacific Viper, which has averaged more than 1,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted daily since August 2025.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Operation Pacific Viper has averaged about 1,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted daily, resulting in 34 total interdictions since its launch.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Coast Guard has interdicted ships carrying drugs, boarded them, and carried out arrests.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Two tankers were interdicted on Wednesday— one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard also interdicted Motor Tanker Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, the Defense Department interdicted a second tanker, which the White House said carried sanctioned oil.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
The Coast Guard, sometimes with help from the Navy, had typically interdicted boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, searched for illicit cargo, and arrested the people aboard for prosecution.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
The crew’s interdiction was hailed as a historic milestone under Operation Pacific Viper, which has averaged more than 1,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted daily since August 2025.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Operation Pacific Viper has averaged about 1,600 pounds of cocaine interdicted daily, resulting in 34 total interdictions since its launch.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Coast Guard has interdicted ships carrying drugs, boarded them, and carried out arrests.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdicted
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The International Skating Union long forbade the use of lyrics in any discipline besides ice dance, forcing athletes to perform to older pieces of music — often classical tunes, such as piano concertos.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the Trotskyites were so much better at beating the Stalinists in argument, the Stalinists, in true Stalinist fashion, forbade their members from debating with the Trotskyites.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On first and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining, Wilson’s pass for Ricardo Lockette was intercepted by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler to seal the win for New England.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That's when Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler intercepted a short pass near the goal line, snatching the victory from Seattle.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her Awami League is banned from contesting in the upcoming vote.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The effort by the territory's Black business leaders fueled a national debate about Black suffrage, and eventually Congress outlawed any territory from denying voting rights to men on the basis of race.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in the North, these people, formerly enslaved, were not necessarily free, even if slavery was outlawed.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Interdicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdicted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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