as in impeding
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as in filling
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 obstructing
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 intercepting
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 blocking
Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Earlier today, a federal judge sided with the FTC in blocking the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Safeway.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Two judges, one federal and another in Washington state, ruled on Tuesday against Kroger’s $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons, granting court orders blocking the deal.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
According to the complaint, Acosta was working for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power when Mathis berated him for blocking his driveway with a city dump truck and threatened him with a gun.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande concluded her answer to Sally's original question with a resonant message about blocking outside noise.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Instead, try blocking the first 60-90 minutes of your day as focus time.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Earlier today, a federal judge sided with the FTC in blocking the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Safeway.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Two judges, one federal and another in Washington state, ruled on Tuesday against Kroger’s $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons, granting court orders blocking the deal.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
According to the complaint, Acosta was working for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power when Mathis berated him for blocking his driveway with a city dump truck and threatened him with a gun.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande concluded her answer to Sally's original question with a resonant message about blocking outside noise.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
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Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Women will hold a record number of state legislative seats next year, filling about a third of seats nationwide.Noah Bressner, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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It has been credited with intercepting missiles Russia has labeled as hypersonic.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Many present will be advocating the bloc explore policies of ‘offshoring’ asylum procedures, which is to say intercepting people trying to seek shelter in Europe and sending them to non-EU countries to have their claims processed.Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corporate sustainability has emerged in recent years as a complex narrative of contrasting tempos—a story of rapid, headline-grabbing shifts intertwined with deep, fundamental transformations.Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Purdy got walloped with a clothesline hit in the fourth quarter while another Bears defender hit his torso, leaving the 49ers’ quarterback withering in pain on his back and grabbing at his facemask.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the last two videos, a plane can be seen dumping red fire retardant chemicals over the smoky trees, followed by a dramatic clip of a fire truck driving past massive dark clouds that are seemingly moving towards the road.Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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Brominated retardant chemicals could be pervasive and readily find many different ways into your body.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the perfect gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Marcus Maye, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Dolphins last week, grabbed an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter, helping erase a baffling fake punt that went awry from the Chargers’ 36-yard line.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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