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
Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But he was blocked in the courts.
—Tyche Hendricks, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The district government blocked the temple’s construction.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Massachusetts’ courts ruled the lobbying ban did not apply to federal convictions, and efforts to expand the ban have been blocked so far in the legislature.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Carter was assessed a technical foul for complaining to the officials following a non-call on his layup that was blocked by Miami’s Kel’el Ware.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But he was blocked in the courts.
—Tyche Hendricks, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The district government blocked the temple’s construction.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Massachusetts’ courts ruled the lobbying ban did not apply to federal convictions, and efforts to expand the ban have been blocked so far in the legislature.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Carter was assessed a technical foul for complaining to the officials following a non-call on his layup that was blocked by Miami’s Kel’el Ware.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
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But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
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The New York Giants’ high hopes for him last year quickly faded and completely ceased after the Giants lost in overtime to the Carolina Panthers in Germany — a game in which Jones only threw for 190 yards and was intercepted twice.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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In one such message intercepted by investigators, the co-conspirator directs Altoh to deposit funds in an account at Chase Bank.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The rally, organized by unions representing area federal employees, jammed the sidewalk across from the Internal Revenue Service campus at midday.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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House Republicans jammed Democrats with a party-line spending plan that is especially heinous in its cuts to the District of Columbia.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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