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Recent Examples of intercept
Man-in-the-middle attacks A man-in-the-middle attack occurs when an attacker secretly intercepts communication between two parties, like a user and an app.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Colombian national and his three-man crew were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Ecuador in international waters.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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
The 5-foot-11, 310-pound Ford had three sacks and intercepted a pass.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Colombian national and his three-man crew were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Ecuador in international waters.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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
The 5-foot-11, 310-pound Ford had three sacks and intercepted a pass.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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Urban Roots was the only California brewery to grab a spot on USA Today’s list of the best brewpubs in the United States.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps Woodley and Bravo will cozy up in L.A. next, grab a burrito and head over to Leo Carrillo.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to police, Yolanda was captured on surveillance camera allegedly arguing with and physically assaulting Rebecca, then fleeing the residence before her wife’s mother found her.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Playboi Carti captures his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his latest studio project, MUSIC, debuts atop the tally dated March 29.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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If a sale isn’t completed by the deadline, the White House could attempt to enforce a ban — though legal challenges could delay or block that outcome.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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These quality glasses tend to block 100% of UV light also.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some of the cars involved in the crash had caught fire and authorities are having trouble identifying them.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly has toyed with undertaking more aggressive efforts to interdict at sea Iranian weapons supplies to the rebel Houthis in Yemen.—
Gerald M. Feierstein,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2017
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From at least as early as January 2015 through September 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard interdicted at least four vessels, including two semi-submersibles, directly linked to Quintero Rengifo's organization, and involving more than 13,000 kilograms of cocaine, prosecutors said.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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