Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocked
Verb
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Also, the westbound parts of the side streets between Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 34th Avenue were blocked by police.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Janine Sonis had a similar chance later on but had her shot blocked — one of eight on the night.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The victims were barred from leaving as one of the men involved allegedly barricaded them, according to the DOJ.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Big30 reportedly barricaded the door with his body as the defendants produced more firearms, proceeding to rob the plaintiffs of Rolex watches, jewelry, cash, and other items.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Three of the four countries that blockaded Qatar—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain—have also been the target of Iranian drones and missiles.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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But, in response, Iran has attacked Israel and its Gulf neighbors and blockaded the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route, delivering a global economic shock that has sent energy prices surging and threatened food shortages for billions.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the interview ended, Marsha wasn't arrested.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to Mortensen's legal trouble, Mustafa and Russell are mired in a court battle after the mother of Russell's 1-year-old son alleged Mustafa made threats against them.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their on-again, off-again relationship has been mired in cheating rumors, which are a central plot point in the TV show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The City of Fort Collins says its drones are programmed to document their flight paths during every single flight, and the video from each flight is also recorded and retained.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Head coach Sean Payton retained him by promoting him to offensive coordinator and, critically, handing him primary play-calling duties.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Roadblocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocked. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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