as in impeding
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1
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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
His run-blocking grade was the lowest among the starters last season, but his pass-blocking grade ranked second among the regular line contributors.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to restore net neutrality rules that prevented broadband providers from slowing or blocking access to internet content, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Popular adult content providers, such as PornHub and their network of sites, have responded by blocking access to their sites from these locations completely, arguing that the lack of privacy and inconsistent enforcement results in less internet safety, not more.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before blocking any driveways the contractor will provide residents with advance notice and recommend alternative parking spots on the street.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Take a flashlight and shine it into the drain opening to see if large food scraps or other debris are blocking the grinder.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter initially responded to the crisis by cutting diplomatic ties with Iran and blocking imports from the country.
—Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
He was used primarily in the tight end and slot receiver spots on offense while also blocking on 116 snaps.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
His run-blocking grade was the lowest among the starters last season, but his pass-blocking grade ranked second among the regular line contributors.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to restore net neutrality rules that prevented broadband providers from slowing or blocking access to internet content, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Popular adult content providers, such as PornHub and their network of sites, have responded by blocking access to their sites from these locations completely, arguing that the lack of privacy and inconsistent enforcement results in less internet safety, not more.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before blocking any driveways the contractor will provide residents with advance notice and recommend alternative parking spots on the street.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Take a flashlight and shine it into the drain opening to see if large food scraps or other debris are blocking the grinder.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter initially responded to the crisis by cutting diplomatic ties with Iran and blocking imports from the country.
—Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
He was used primarily in the tight end and slot receiver spots on offense while also blocking on 116 snaps.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking
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Keep in mind, most places charge for filling up balloons, so make sure to inquire about that.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2025
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And this also happens to be the day that the trauma center welcomes a new class of interns and residents, filling the ER with wide-eyed neophytes like Wyle’s John Carter was in the pilot for ER.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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According to officers, Kerley was obstructing their investigation and was told to step away.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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The first, a 26-year-old man named Johan Mason, was arrested during a protest in November, when he was charged with obstructing traffic and, like Hernandez, resisting arrest.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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Despite Ukraine's air defenses intercepting many of the missiles in Friday's attack, this has already wrought significant damage on Ukraine's capital, causing fires to break out in several areas, with authorities urging residents to remain in shelters.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Forecasts of the shortfall in electricity supply remain highly unreliable, largely due to the unpredictable nature of Russian missile strikes on energy infrastructure and varying success in intercepting the missiles.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Edwards delivered in a big way, scoring a career-high 53 points, hitting 10 3-pointers and grabbing six rebounds.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But those are just two headline-grabbing crimes.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Pink flame retardant on a car in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles on Saturday.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Specialized aircraft are dropping massive amounts of water and colorful fire retardant to aid thousands of firefighters on the ground – and some fly breathtakingly low to do it.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reinhart has been facing this frustrating situation privately, but decided to share it publicly now for a very personal reason: At the time of this interview, her grandmother had recently been diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the loss to Boston, Kerr's Warriors fell to a frustrating 21-21 record on the season, good for just the No. 11 seed in a competitive Western Conference.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Other than Notre Dame’s baffling performances in the Cayman Islands against TCU and Utah, the Big 12 didn’t have many marquee victories in nonconference play.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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This decision is a baffling swerve for a celebrity biopic, one that will probably keep it from becoming an out-and-out sensation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Blocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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