as in obstructed
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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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as in jammed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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as in intercepted
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley
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Recent Examples of blocked
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Four days later, about 90 minutes before the Spartans were to play New Mexico, a San Jose State official blocked Batie-Smoose from entering the Spartan gym, telling her she was suspended indefinitely and must leave campus immediately, the lawsuit alleged.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
When dopamine is blocked, the Straub tail behavior subsides.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Teufel ultimately admitted to downloading confidential company records and was blocked from taking the new job.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
But Allred voted for a border deal that ultimately failed in the Senate, when Cruz and other Republicans blocked it.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The event created a thick cloud of dust that blocked sunlight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Maryland blocked the kick with ease.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Bluesky has seen such user surges before, like when X was blocked in Brazil for owner Elon Musk’s initial refusal to pay a fine over its failure to moderate content in the country; about 2 million new Bluesky users showed up.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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First, Denver had a game-winning field goal at Kansas City blocked in the final second of Sunday’s 16-14 loss.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Four days later, about 90 minutes before the Spartans were to play New Mexico, a San Jose State official blocked Batie-Smoose from entering the Spartan gym, telling her she was suspended indefinitely and must leave campus immediately, the lawsuit alleged.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
When dopamine is blocked, the Straub tail behavior subsides.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Teufel ultimately admitted to downloading confidential company records and was blocked from taking the new job.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
But Allred voted for a border deal that ultimately failed in the Senate, when Cruz and other Republicans blocked it.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The event created a thick cloud of dust that blocked sunlight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Maryland blocked the kick with ease.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Bluesky has seen such user surges before, like when X was blocked in Brazil for owner Elon Musk’s initial refusal to pay a fine over its failure to moderate content in the country; about 2 million new Bluesky users showed up.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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The soft sediments surrounding the crater flowed inside and filled the void to form a visible rim.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Representatives from Perkins Eastman, the consulting firm hired by MPS to aid in its facilities planning, presented data that showed 1 in 4 MPS schools are under-filled and another 1 in 4 are overcrowded.Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Safety Bryan Addison intercepted a pass to end one late Rutgers drive, and the Bruins stuffed the Scarlet Knights on a pair of two-point conversions that could have changed the complexion of the game.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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The undrafted rookie intercepted two passes, and cornerback Cobie Durant intercepted a pass and forced a fumble that safety Kamren Curl returned for a touchdown as the Rams defeated the Raiders, 20-15, before 73,267 at SoFi Stadium.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Other recalls have involved faulty wipers, loose trim, and jammed accelerator pedals.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Crowds jammed the dollar store for snacks and chips.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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And then Sol turned to me and grabbed my hand.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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