interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
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Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced Mahomes and soon after threw an interception, ending the game and the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The postseason opener wasn't nearly as close with Washington dominating the LA Bowl by forcing five interception of Boise State quarterbacks and cruising to a 38-10 victory.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
McCarthy completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards with two touchdowns to Jalen Nailor and an interception against the Cowboys.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Minshew was 3-of-5 for 22 yards in the Chargers game and threw the game-sealing interception in relief of Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The postseason opener wasn't nearly as close with Washington dominating the LA Bowl by forcing five interception of Boise State quarterbacks and cruising to a 38-10 victory.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
McCarthy completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards with two touchdowns to Jalen Nailor and an interception against the Cowboys.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Minshew was 3-of-5 for 22 yards in the Chargers game and threw the game-sealing interception in relief of Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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